Ajit Pai was named US Federal Communications Commission chairman in January 2017 by former President Donald Trump and stepped down on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Ajit Pai was named US Federal Communications Commission chairman in January 2017 by former President Donald Trump and stepped down on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

Departing US FCC chair says Chinese telecoms threats are top national security issue

  • Ajit Pai, outgoing US FCC chairman, says there is a ‘wide array’ of activity from China that is of concern, including surveillance, espionage and malware
  • During Pai’s tenure, which ended on Wednesday, the FCC cracked down on Chinese network manufacturers like Huawei and ZTE

Ajit Pai was named US Federal Communications Commission chairman in January 2017 by former President Donald Trump and stepped down on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Ajit Pai was named US Federal Communications Commission chairman in January 2017 by former President Donald Trump and stepped down on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
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