U.S. Regulators Target Hong Kong's HKT Telecom Over Security Concerns

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has initiated proceedings to block HKT (Hong Kong Telecom) from accessing American networks due to national security concerns linked to China.

• On Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission announced plans to potentially bar HKT (Hong Kong Telecom) and its subsidiaries from interconnecting with American telecommunications networks.
• The move raises national security concerns regarding HKTs connections to China, particularly amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China over technology and security issues.
• HKT is a major telecommunications provider in Hong Kong and operates under the PCCW umbrella, which may face significant operational impacts if barred from the Americas.