China News Service, Beijing, November 3 (Reporter Liu Yuying) On November 3, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China and China Telecom issued a statement on the cancellation of the 214 license of China Telecom's Americas subsidiary by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). .

  According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to revoke the 214 licenses of China Telecom's Americas subsidiary in the United States on October 26, based on national security considerations. China firmly opposes this.

  According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China Telecom's Americas subsidiary has been operating in the United States for nearly 20 years, and has been following the laws, regulations and regulatory requirements of the United States, and providing high-quality services to many customers in the United States in accordance with the principles of commercialization.

This time, the U.S. suspended its 214 license based on subjective speculation and suspicion without listing the specific facts of the Chinese company’s illegal violations. This did not conform to the image of a market-oriented country in the United States and also harmed global consumers, including U.S. users. Legitimate rights and interests.

  The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology stated that in recent years, the United States has repeatedly sanctioned Chinese companies on the grounds of national security and disregarding facts.

This is an unreasonable suppression of Chinese enterprises by abuse of state power and a serious breach of international economic and trade rules.

China urges the US to withdraw its decision to revoke China Telecom’s 214 license, treat Chinese telecom companies in a fair and non-discriminatory manner, stop the wrong practice of generalizing the concept of national security and politicizing economic issues, and provide fairness for Chinese companies’ investment and operation in the United States. , Fair and non-discriminatory environment.

China will continue to take necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.

  China Telecom Co., Ltd. said in a statement that day that China Telecom has always adhered to compliance operations in China and related countries and regions, including the United States, and strictly abides by local laws.

The FCC's decision lacked justification and harmed the legitimate rights and interests of China Telecom Americas.

China Telecom will keep in touch with China Telecom Americas, pay attention to developments, and communicate the impact of related businesses and solutions.

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