The U.S. government has launched an investigation into Chinese telecom giants China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom, citing vague 'national security risks.' But here's the twist: Reuters reports no evidence of wrongdoing by these companies. Critics argue this move is part of a pattern—using 'security' as a catch-all excuse to disrupt Chinese businesses and tilt the market.
'Fair play' seems to have a double standard. While Washington claims impartiality, its sanctions-heavy playbook disproportionately targets Chinese firms, raising eyebrows about global competition fairness. Analysts say this could chill innovation and strain U.S.-China tech relations further.
As the digital Cold War heats up, one question lingers: Who benefits when 'security' trumps transparency?
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