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U.S. Warns Syria Against Chinese Tech in Telecoms

2/27/2026

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  • The United States cautioned Syria against using Chinese technology in its telecommunications sector over national security concerns.
  • U.S. officials raised the warning during a San Francisco meeting with Syrian Communications Minister Abdulsalam Haykal.
  • Syria, led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, seeks Chinese technology but faces export-control challenges from the United States.
  • Huawei technology dominates Syria's telecom infrastructure as Saudi Arabia's STC plans an $800 million investment.