In the latest crackdown on Chinese telecom equipment makers, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced it will ban telecom and video surveillance equipment owned by celebrities Chinese brands point to an unacceptable risk to national security.

The FCC announced this on Friday forbidden Huawei Technologies Co. and ZTE Corp from selling electronics in the US

It has also banned communication devices manufactured by Hytera Communications, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technologyand Dahua technology.

“The FCC is committed to protecting our national security by ensuring that untrusted communications devices are not authorized for use within our borders, and we continue that work here,” said the FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel.

“These new rules are an important part of our ongoing efforts to protect the American people from national security threats related to telecommunications,” she added.

In addition, the FCC has prohibited the use of public funds to purchase covered devices or services in the United States

It created the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program to remove insecure devices already installed on US networks.

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The Commission revoked operating licenses for Chinese state-owned airlines based on recommendations from national security authorities.

It has also launched investigations into IoT security and internet routing security.

Last week, the UK Cabinet Office told central government departments stop installing Chinese-made surveillance Systems in “sensitive locations” citing security risks.

“Our unanimous decision marks the first time in FCC history that we have voted to ban the approval of communications and electronic devices on national security grounds,” FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr said in a statement.

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