Biden administration summons Chinese companies over security concerns

Washington DC, March 18: United States President Biden led the US commerce department, took the action against the multiple Chinese companies on Monday. The department has served subpoenas on Chinese companies that provide Information and Communications technology and services (ICTS) in the country.

 

 

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo made this announcement in a press conference. However, she has did not specify which companies had received subpoenas. She indicated the move was fueled in part over concern regarding China’s hacking of U.S. cyberinfrastructure.

 

In a statement, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said, "The Biden-Harris Administration has been clear that the unrestricted use of untrusted ICTS poses a national security risk. Beijing has engaged in conduct that blunts our technological edge and threatens our alliances."

 

"In issuing subpoenas today, we are taking an important step in collecting information that will allow us to make a determination for possible action that best protects the security of American companies, American workers, and US national security. We hope to work cooperatively with these companies and conclude a thorough review," she added.

 

 

According to the statement, the subpoenas were issued to support requirements for the review of transactions under Executive Order 13873. The actions taken are an important step in investigating whether the transactions involving these companies meet the criteria outlined in the Executive Order.

 

The announcement of the subpoenas came amid when Secretary of State Antony Blinken and national security adviser Jake Sullivan are set to meet their Chinese counterparts in Anchorage on Thursday, the first administration meeting with Chinese officials.

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