Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 815, Wu Yuanheng, Chinese poet and politician (born 758) passed away. In 1787, The Congress of the Confederation enacts the Northwest Ordinance establishing governing rules for the Northwest Territory. It also establishes procedures for the admission of new states and limits the expansion of slavery. In 1911, Bob Steele, American radio personality (died 2002) was born. In 1919, Hau Pei-tsun, 13th Premier of the Republic of China (died 2020) was born. In 1925, Huang Zongying, Chinese actress and writer (died 2020) was born. In 1950, Ma Ying-jeou, Hong Kong-Taiwanese commander and politician, 12th President of the Republic of China was born. In 1970, Sheng Shicai, Chinese warlord (born 1895) passed away. In 1983, Liu Xiang, Chinese hurdler was born. In 2001, Kim Sin-jin, South Korean footballer was born. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

FCC denies US firm with Chinese links approval to provide telecoms services

South China Morning Post

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July 7, 2026

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FCC denies US firm with Chinese links approval to provide telecoms services

The US Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it is adding California-based Digitalsystem Technology to a list of companies posing risks to US national security, citing links to Chinese telecoms firms and its ownership by a Chinese national. The FCC also said ‌it was denying the Los Angeles-based IT company permission to provide international telecommunications services, saying it could be exploited by Chinese threat actors. “There is significant risk that the government of China and...

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BRICS News

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· Jun 22, 2026

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JUST IN: China imposes sanctions on several American companies in retaliation for US restrictions on Chinese tech firms.@BRICSNews

Balkan Insight

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· Jul 1, 2026

Despite US and EU Calls, Montenegro Yet to Require Removal of Chinese Telecoms Equipment

Late last year, responding to US and EU pressure, the Montenegrin government said it would require telecoms providers to phase out Chinese equipment. It has yet to do so, BIRN can reveal.

The Next Web

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· Jun 24, 2026

A US spectrum auction just raised $3.5B to pay for ripping out Huawei

The Federal Communications Commission has raised about 3.5 billion from an auction of mid-band wireless spectrum, with most of the proceeds earmarked to fund the removal of Chinese-made telecom equipment from US networks. The agency’s long-running “rip and replace” programme, which reimburses smaller carriers for swapping out gear from Huawei and ZTE, has spent years [] This story continues at The Next Web

Gizmodo

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· Jun 30, 2026

Taiwanese Authorities Reportedly Raid Supermicro in Move That Could Signal Big Change For AI Chip Exporters

It's not against the law in Taiwan to export high-end chips to China. But it sounds like Taiwan will now enforce U.S. law.

Engadget

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· Jul 12, 2026

Why Xiaomi phones aren't banned, but are rarely sold in the US

The Chinese company is allowed to sell its impressive phones in the States, but it doesn't. Here's why.

Malay Mail

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fahmi inspects Bukit Naning coverage issues, calls on telco CEOs to witness rural connectivity gaps first‑hand

BATU PAHAT, July 5 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has described telecommunications companies as still bein...

China Global Television Network

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· Jun 25, 2026

Multinational firms on China: "We can't be separated"

Multinational firms on China: We can't be separated

AllSides

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· Jun 22, 2026

China Retaliates Against US With Defense Company Sanctions

China has imposed export restrictions on 10 U.S. companies, including two involved in rare earth mining, in retaliation for the Pentagon adding Chinese tech giants to its watch list of military-linked firms. The controls prohibit the export of dual-use items to the American firms and apply to goods of Chinese origin held by entities and persons in other countries, China's Commerce Ministry said on Monday...

Vision Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

FCC Rejects Chinese-Controlled Telecom Firm’s US License Application Over National Security Risks

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on July 7 officially issued an order denying the international Section 214 authorization application of California-based Digitalsystem Technology Inc. (Digitalsystem). The company had sought approval to provide global facilities-based and resale international telecommunications services, but the FCC concluded that the firm is majority-owned by a Chinese citizen and poses []

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 22, 2026

China imposes fresh sanctions on 56 US firms

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – China has imposed fresh export restrictions on 56 US companies, including rare earth producers and defense-related firms, retaliating against Washington's recent decision to blacklist several major Chinese firms.

TechRepublic

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· Jun 25, 2026

Denmark Ordered to Pay $12M Over Huawei Equipment Removal

A Danish court ordered the state to compensate TDC NET after the removal of Huawei fiber-network equipment, raising questions about telecom security costs. The post Denmark Ordered to Pay 12M Over Huawei Equipment Removal appeared first on TechRepublic.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 2, 2026

China aims to ‘infiltrate’ US-Mexico-Canada trade deal, says American manufacturing group

China is trying to “infiltrate” the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement via Mexican automotive investments, a US manufacturing trade group said, as Washington indicated it would not renew the agreement that comes up for review this month. However, analysts cautioned that full decoupling from China’s automotive industry remains difficult, given North America’s continued dependence on Chinese-sourced motor vehicle components and Mexico’s legacy of export manufacturing plus quick access to the US...

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 22, 2026

China slaps sanctions on 10 US companies in retaliation for blacklist of Chinese firms

China has slapped export controls on 10 United States companies involved in defence and rare earths mining. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said this in a statement on Monday. The ministry stressed that the sanction is in response to Washington’s blacklist of Chinese firms. This followed US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, seeking to stabilise [] China slaps sanctions on 10 US companies in retaliation for blacklist of Chinese firms

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 22, 2026

China sanctions 10 US firms over Pentagon blacklist

China sanctions 10 US firms over Pentagon blacklist

Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

Beijing looks at curbing overseas access to its top AI models, sources say

Chinese authorities have recently met with top tech firms about potentially restricting overseas access to China's most advanced AI models, including those yet to be released, three people familiar with the discussions said. #artificialintelligence #beijing #china #overseasaccess #exclusive #technology #aimodels #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4eNxLBn 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

The korea Herald News

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· Jun 23, 2026

US panel makers seek trade probe into Hanwha Qcells’ cell imports

Three solar panel makers asked US trade officials ‌to investigate cell imports from South Korea, saying producers including Hanwha's Qcells are using them to evade longstanding US tariffs on Chinese ‌products, according to a petition seen by Reuters. The petition was filed with the Department of Commerce on June 18 on behalf of Canadian Solar, SEG and Heliene, which all operate solar panel factories in the United States. The group, calling itself American Manufacturers for Energy Resilience, is

ABC News

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· Jun 22, 2026

China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricting exports to defense firms

China has announced sanctions on 10 American defense companies

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 22, 2026

China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to American defense firms

China has announced sanctions on 10 American defense companies.

The Tribune

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· Jun 22, 2026

China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to American defence firms

China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent US move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defence contracts. The Commerce Ministry said that Chinese companies would be blocked from exporting “dual-use” items to the 10 companies, which include military drone makers and some involved in rare []

Off The Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

FCC Warns of Chinese Telecom Risks

The Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday it is adding California-based Digitalsystem Technology to a list of companies posing risks to U.S. national security, citing links to Chinese telecom companies and its ownership by a Chinese national. The FCC also said it was denying the information technology company authority to provide ​international telecommunications services, saying it []...Click to read more

The Register

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· Jun 23, 2026

India and China are home to 2.9 billion people – and together they bought just 13 million PCs in Q1

PLUS: Indian telco ponders broadband satellites; Samsung goes all-in on OpenAI; Vietnam centrally plans ten tech giants; and more!

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 2, 2026

Taiwan Raided Super Micro Over Nvidia Chip Smuggling. The Charge: Document Forgery.

Taiwan prosecutors raided 12 locations tied to Super Micro Computer, Albatron Technology, and Chief Telecom on June 29, targeting a 2.5 billion Nvidia chip-smuggling scheme. The problem: Taiwan has no law that makes exporting AI chips to China a crime.

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jun 22, 2026

U.S. official: China's new sanctions on U.S. firms show Chinese suppliers are 'unreliable'

WASHINGTON, June 22 (Yonhap) -- China's new sanctions on some American firms rea...

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 9, 2026

[Photo] NEW - U.S.

NEW - U.S. overtakes China and becomes Taiwan's largest trading partner for the first time in 25 years, with Taiwan's overall exports +47 for the first six months of 2026 v LY.Source: https://www.mof.gov.tw/eng/singlehtml/f48d641f159a4866b1d31c0916fbcc71?cntId=fc3b187b9f744dbeb322e7760473ab01@disclosetv

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 22, 2026

AST SpaceMobile: My Bet On The New Telecommunications Order

AST SpaceMobile: My Bet On The New Telecommunications Order

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 24, 2026

UK, France, Germany say Chinese 'novel' activity around Taiwan 'threatens' region

Joint statement comes day after China’s newest aircraft carrier Fujian transited Taiwan Strait

NewsBTC

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· Jul 9, 2026

Tether’s $25 Million Telecom Bet Extends Its Push Beyond Stablecoins

Tether is again making it clear that it does not want to be viewed only as a stablecoin issuer. Its 25 million investment in telecom infrastructure pushes the company deeper into the world of physical networks, decentra

The Economic Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

China imposes export controls on 10 US companies

China imposes export controls on 10 US companies

TechCabal

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· Jun 22, 2026

After two decades, Nigeria’s 3G era is nearing its final call

MTN Group, the continent’s largest operator, plans to shut down some of its 3G networks before 2030 as telcos across Africa move customers to newer technologies such as 4G and 5G.

MobileSyrup

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· Jun 24, 2026

CRTC probes Rogers over latest wireless price hikes

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) sent a letter to Rogers over the carrier’s new price hike and asked it to answer questions about the increase. Earlier this week, MobileSyrup reported that Rogers and Fido notified some customers of a 5/mo price increase that would appear on their bills as a “Wireless Plan Rate Adjustment” starting []

UPI

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· Jun 21, 2026

U.S. metal tariffs squeeze South Korean small exporters

U.S. metal tariffs squeeze South Korean small exporters

Eye Radio

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· Jun 26, 2026

Telecom operators defend tariff exchange rate adjustment

Mobile network operators say the adjustment of the telecommunications tariff exchange rate is intended to sustain reliable communication services amid rising operational costs. The adjusted tariff exchange rate will take effect later at midnight. In a joint statement issued today, Friday, Digitel, MTN and Zain said the adjustment follows approval by the National Communications Authority. [] The post Telecom operators defend tariff exchange rate adjustment appeared first on Eye Radio.

Splash247

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· Jul 13, 2026

CYH Shipping tied to Jiangnan VLGC series

Chinese gas carrier owner CYH Shipping has been linked to an order for up to six VLGCs at Jiangnan Shipyard. Shipbuilding sources report the Hong Kong-based company has signed for four firm 90,000 cu m units at the Shanghai yard, with options for two more. The firm ships are expected to deliver in 2030.No price

Vanguard News

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· Jul 1, 2026

FG seeks local production of mobile phones

Waves market incentives on Chinese OEMs .Telcos, subscribers commend move By Prince Osuagwu, Hitech Editor. THE Federal government has waved a carrot stick on Chinese phone manufacturers and their Nigerian counterparts to consider establishing phone manufacturing plants in Nigeria in exchange of mouth watering business incentives. The government said that tax waivers and other rare [] The post FG seeks local production of mobile phones appeared first on Vanguard News.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jun 22, 2026

China Adds US Rare Earth Firms to Export Control List

China has imposed new export controls on 10 U.S. entities, including rare earth producers MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, in retaliation for recent U.S. restrictions on Chinese companies. The move blocks Chinese exports of dual-use goods to the targeted firms and marks the latest escalation in the technology and trade dispute between the world’s [] The post China Adds US Rare Earth Firms to Export Control List appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 23, 2026

BIF urges govt to include GMPCS in latest Telecommunication Rules

Industry body says satellite communication service is covered under the Telecom Act but omitted from the draft framework

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 26, 2026

The key reality being ignored in spectrum policy debate

This month, the Federal Communications Commission began its first spectrum auction in four years. Congress has directed the FCC to auction additional spectrum over the coming years, selling off slices of America’s airwaves to the highest bidder — almost certainly including ATT, Verizon, and T-Mobile, the three carriers that have dominated every major spectrum auction []

Focus Taiwan

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· Jul 12, 2026

Taiwan, U.S. are semiconductor partners, not rivals: U.S. scholar

Washington, July 11 (CNA) An American scholar has rejected President Donald Trump's claim that Taiwan took America's chip industry, saying the United States and Taiwan are strategic partners rather than competitors in semiconductors.

iPhone in Canada

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· Jun 30, 2026

CRTC Threatens Rogers, Telus and Bell With $10 Million Fines Over Fees

The CRTC is going after telecom incumbents, launching a formal proceeding today that forces Rogers, Bell, and Telus to explain why charges they’ve added recently don’t break new federal rules meant to protect consumers. The whole thing comes down to a CRTC policy that kicked in on June 12, banning the dreaded 80 activation and [] The post CRTC Threatens Rogers, Telus and Bell With 10 Million Fines Over Fees first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

NPR News

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· Jun 22, 2026

China hits back at U.S. sanctions restricting its exports to American defense firms

China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts.

Bloomberg

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· Jun 26, 2026

'Chinamaxxing' bets at Mobile World Congress Shanghai

A lot of mobile and consumer brands at the Mobile World Congress in Shanghai are taking advantage of the Chinamaxxing trend of targeting younger consumers abroad. Bloomberg's Chief North Asia correspondent Stephen Engle has more. (Source: Bloomberg)

South Africa Today

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· Jul 10, 2026

Transnet Port Terminals Blacklists Seven Firms in Major Corruption Crackdown

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has placed seven companies on its blacklist after a sweeping forensic investigation exposed serious unethical and unlawful conduct within its supplier network. The crackdown, carried out with the assistance of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), uncovered a disturbing pattern of financial misconduct that included kickback schemes, bribery, theft []

Irish Mirror

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· Jun 26, 2026

Trump threatens new '100% tariffs' on ally countries in latest online rant

The US president said the US would impose new tariffs on any nation that tries to tax American tech firms

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