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EU to bar Chinese suppliers from critical infrastructure, FT reports
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 17, 2026
Last updated: January 17, 2026
EU Plans to Exclude Chinese Firms from Critical Infrastructure
EU's Strategy on Chinese Suppliers
Jan 17 (Reuters) - The European Union is moving to phase out Chinese‑made equipment from the zone's critical infrastructure, barring companies such as Huawei and ZTE from telecom networks, solar systems and security scanners, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.
Impact on Telecom Networks
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
Concerns Over Solar Systems
(Reporting by Abu Sultan in Bengaluru; Editing by William Mallard)
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