US cites security risks in clampdown on Chinese tech

Washington fears spying through back doors in gear from Huawei and peers

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The U.S. government has maneuvered to keep devices made by China's Huawei Technologies out of American markets.

JIRO YOSHINO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The U.S. is working to keep some technology made in China out of American markets, citing concern about "back doors" that could compromise sensitive information -- a tactic Washington has used itself.

The Federal Communications Commission said Monday it is considering regulations that would bar the use of money from its Universal Service Fund to purchase equipment from companies that pose a security risk to American communications networks. The fund subsidizes telecommunications service to underserved areas.

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