Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, Cordwainer Smith, American sinologist, author, and academic (died 1966) was born. In 1937, Pai Hsien-yung, Chinese-Taiwanese author was born. In 1962, First transatlantic satellite television transmission. In 1970, Sajjad Karim, English lawyer and politician was born. In 1975, Lil' Kim, American rapper and producer was born. In 1979, Claude Wagner, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician (born 1925) passed away. In 1979, America's first space station, Skylab, is destroyed as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2009, Ji Xianlin, Chinese linguist and paleographer (born 1911) passed away. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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 []
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 7, 2026
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...
BRICS News
· Jun 22, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇨🇳🇺🇸 China imposes sanctions on several American companies in retaliation for [...]
JUST IN: China imposes sanctions on several American companies in retaliation for US restrictions on Chinese tech firms.@BRICSNews
Gizmodo
· 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.
Balkan Insight
· 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 Eastern Herald
· 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.
Off The Press
· 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
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Related coverage for "FCC Rejects Chinese-Controlled Telecom Firm’s US License Application Over National Security Risks": South China Morning Post — FCC denies US firm with Chinese links approval to provide telecoms services. BRICS News — [Photo] JUST IN: 🇨🇳🇺🇸 China imposes sanctions on several American companies in retaliation for [...]. Gizmodo — Taiwanese Authorities Reportedly Raid Supermicro in Move That Could Signal Big Change For AI Chip Exporters. Balkan Insight — Despite US and EU Calls, Montenegro Yet to Require Removal of Chinese Telecoms Equipment. The Eastern Herald — Taiwan Raided Super Micro Over Nvidia Chip Smuggling. The Charge: Document Forgery.. Off The Press — FCC Warns of Chinese Telecom Risks