Sanctioning ZTE and Huawei: Chinese Telecom Giants’ Conflicts with the U.S.

The U.S. Commerce Department has accused two of China’s largest telecom providers for violating sanctions by selling American technology to Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Sudan. If Huawei and ZTE want to find a more receptive environment in U.S. markets, they may have to choose between following Chinese government desires to aid friendly nations, or complying with U.S. objections to its actions in controversial markets.

Eric Harwit Professor, University of Hawaii Asian Studies Program via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/296xbwM