China directs tech firms to replace US and Israeli cybersecurity software over security concerns

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China has ordered domestic companies to stop using cybersecurity software from over a dozen US and Israeli firms due to national security concerns. The directive targets companies like VMware, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and Check Point, citing fears the software could collect and transmit confidential data abroad. This move aligns with China's broader push to replace Western technology with domestic alternatives amid escalating trade and diplomatic tensions with the US.


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