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China Tightens Grip on Western Tech Firms' Operations

10/2/2025

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China restricts Nokia and Ericsson in networks, requiring CAC national security reviews.
The CAC review process is opaque, leaving companies unsure of criteria.
State-linked buyers must supply detailed documentation on components and local-content shares.
These measures tighten conditions on Western tech firms in China’s infrastructure.
Financial Times reports the developments; Nokia and Ericsson have not commented.

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Story summary

China restricts Nokia and Ericsson in networks, requiring CAC national security reviews.
The CAC review process is opaque, leaving companies unsure of criteria.
State-linked buyers must supply detailed documentation on components and local-content shares.
These measures tighten conditions on Western tech firms in China’s infrastructure.
Financial Times reports the developments; Nokia and Ericsson have not commented.