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EU Moves to Phase Out Chinese Equipment in Infrastructure

1/17/2026

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EU Phases Out China

The European Union plans to phase out Chinese-made equipment from critical infrastructure, including telecom networks and solar energy systems, and to mandate high-risk vendor restrictions, per the Financial Times.
The proposal will be presented soon, with timelines depending on sector risks and supplier availability.
China's digital currency platform mBridge has processed over $55 billion in transactions since inception, as central banks test it for energy and commodity trade settlements.

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Sheahan Enters Congress

Madison Sheahan, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deputy Director, announced her candidacy for Congress in Ohio's 9th District.
Sheahan joined ICE last year and was closely aligned with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Her departure from ICE comes amid scrutiny after fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
Protests over aggressive immigration enforcement have erupted in Minneapolis amid tensions over President Donald Trump's policies.

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EU Phases Out China

The European Union plans to phase out Chinese-made equipment from critical infrastructure, including telecom networks and solar energy systems, and to mandate high-risk vendor restrictions, per the Financial Times.
The proposal will be presented soon, with timelines depending on sector risks and supplier availability.
China's digital currency platform mBridge has processed over $55 billion in transactions since inception, as central banks test it for energy and commodity trade settlements.

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