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House Republican leaders have called on the Commerce Department to investigate and potentially restrict Chinese government-connected products across more than a dozen emerging industries, citing national security concerns. Their letter highlights the risks posed by Chinese technology in sectors such as artificial intelligence, energy generation, and telecommunications, warning that compromised infrastructure could threaten US economic and military stability. The lawmakers emphasize the need for a secure technology ecosystem and note that several agencies already support bans on certain Chinese products, such as TP-Link routers.
Separately, congressional leaders are urging the executive branch to develop a comprehensive strategy to counter China’s influence in next-generation technologies, particularly 6G telecommunications and the broader tech supply chain. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi has pressed federal agencies for updates on efforts to build international coalitions, shape global technical standards, and limit Chinese technology in US supply chains. These actions reflect growing bipartisan concern in Congress over the security implications of Chinese technology and the need for coordinated government action to mitigate associated risks.
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Congressional leaders called for an executive branch strategy addressing China's role in 6G development and broader technology supply chain security. Subsequent reporting described the effort as a push for a coordinated federal technology strategy to counter China.
A group of House Republican committee leaders sent a letter urging the Commerce Department's Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services to investigate Chinese government-connected products across more than a dozen emerging technology sectors for national security risks. The request highlighted concerns about items such as industrial control systems, robotics, cameras, chip design software, drones, and semiconductor production tools.
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