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China directs domestic companies to stop using U.S. and Israeli cybersecurity software

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The Chinese government has reportedly instructed domestic companies to cease using software from U.S. and Israeli cybersecurity firms. The directive targets over a dozen companies, including CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and McAfee. The move follows the U.S.'s restrictions on Chinese software and hardware, citing national security concerns. Several affected firms have clarified their minimal or no operations in China. China has over 5,000 cybersecurity companies, many of which have government ties.

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  1. 16.01.2026 13:25 1 articles · 12h ago

    China instructs domestic companies to stop using U.S. and Israeli cybersecurity software

    The Chinese government has reportedly directed domestic companies to cease using software from U.S. and Israeli cybersecurity firms. The directive targets over a dozen companies, including CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and McAfee. The move follows the U.S.'s restrictions on Chinese software and hardware, citing national security concerns. Several affected firms have clarified their minimal or no operations in China.

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