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US-China tensions

China opposes U.S. revocation of license for China Telecom

Beijing slams decision as 'unreasonable suppression' and 'abuse of state power'

China Telecom Americas must discontinue services in the United States within 60 days.

SHANGHAI (Reuters) -- China "resolutely opposes" Washington's revocation of China Telecom Corp Inc's license to operate in the United States, the information ministry said on Wednesday, urging a reversal of the move.

The U.S. decision, made public a day earlier, means the U.S. subsidiary, China Telecom Americas, must discontinue services in the United States within 60 days.

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