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22 posts and columns on national security
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Wary of China, U.S. Steps Into Sprint’s Board
SoftBank Corp. is readying a plan to allow the U.S. government an unusual level of influence over the operations of Sprint Nextel Corp., a concession to ease security concerns raised by the proposed cross-border takeover.Voices
China Worries Arise in Sprint Deal
The U.S. government is seeking oversight of network-equipment purchases as a condition for approving Softbank Corp.’s $20 billion acquisition of U.S. phone carrier Sprint Nextel Corp., a move that appears to be aimed at keeping out Chinese suppliers like Huawei Technologies Co., people familiar with the matter said.Voices
ZTE Forecast Hits Shares
ZTE Corp.’s shares tumbled 15 percent Monday after the company forecast a net loss for the third quarter, and analysts said that the already-tough business climate could get even harsher for the Chinese telecommunications equipment maker.Voices
China Calls Huawei Report “Groundless”
China issued its strongest statement yet against a U.S. congressional report urging U.S. business to spurn two Chinese telecommunications companies, saying the move could hurt relations between the countries.Voices
U.S. Lawmakers Say Huawei Poses Security Threat
A Chinese telecommunications giant that has been attempting to expand in the U.S. poses a national-security threat and may have violated U.S. laws, according to a congressional investigation.Voices
Taking the Cyberattack Threat Seriously
The cyber threat to our nation is one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face. So far, no one has managed to seriously damage or disrupt our critical infrastructure networks. But foreign governments, criminal syndicates and lone individuals are probing our financial, energy and public safety systems every day.Voices
Small Deal Brings Scrutiny to Huawei
Huawei Technologies Ltd., whose efforts to buy big U.S. companies have been stymied by security concerns, has landed in hot water in Washington for acquiring a small technology firm without first running the deal by the government.
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Supercomputers Fuel Competition
China’s installation of the world’s fastest supercomputer is galvanizing efforts by U.S. government agencies and companies to restore American leadership in the technology, a key tool in such fields as climate research, product design and weapons development.
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Chinese Supercomputer Likely to Prompt Unease in U.S.
A newly built supercomputer in China appears poised to take the world performance lead, another sign of the country’s growing technological prowess that is likely to set off alarms about U.S. competitiveness and national security.
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Philip Eliot of Paladin Capital: Cyber Security Is Not Going Away
As high-profile cyber attacks, like the one that recently hit Google Inc., become more common, Internet security is getting more attention at commercial organizations and especially in the government.