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Washington presses Syria to shift from Chinese telecom systems
The U.S. cited national security risks from Chinese telecom firms and urged Syria to use American or allied technology amid urgent infrastructure rebuilding needs.
- A U.S. State Department team told Syrian Communications Minister Abdulsalam Haykal on Tuesday to prioritise American or allied telecom suppliers and warned against Chinese technology risks.
- U.S. sanctions have pushed Syria toward Chinese vendors, with Huawei providing more than 50% of Syriatel and MTN infrastructure after 14 years of war devastated coverage and speeds.
- Damascus is pressing for vendor diversity as Saudi Arabia's largest telecom operator, STC, announced an $800 million investment in a 4,500-kilometre fibre-optic network and Syrian officials prioritize diverse partnerships.
- It remains unclear whether the U.S. offered support, and Syrian officials say export controls and 'over-compliance' hinder access to American technologies while China rejects spying allegations.
- Syria is exploring Chinese procurement even as the Syrian Ministry of Telecommunications says decisions follow national technical and security standards ensuring data protection.
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Washington presses Syria to shift from Chinese telecom systems
The United States has warned Syria against relying on Chinese technology in its telecommunications sector, arguing it conflicts with U.S. interests and threatens U.S. national security, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
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