The U.S. FCC has restricted HKT from accessing the U.S. network on grounds of national security.

Foreign media: The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated a procedure to block one of Hong Kong's largest telecommunications companies, HKT, and its subsidiaries from accessing the U.S. network, citing national security reasons.

The FCC requires HKT to prove why its authorization should not be revoked. Currently, HKT holds a license to directly exchange calls and data with U.S. carriers. The FCC chairman stated that this move is to ensure the security and integrity of communication networks and will continue to prevent infiltration from foreign adversaries such as China.

HKT's parent company, PCCW, is controlled by the Li Ka-shing family of Hong Kong billionaires, and its business is affected by the Sino-U.S. trade situation. In recent years, the FCC has already banned China Telecom, Pacific Networks, and others from entering the U.S. market.

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