Reuters reported today: The United States has urged Syria not to adopt Chinese telecommunications technology, warning that it would pose security risks and conflict with U.S. interests. The message was conveyed during meetings between U.S. officials and Syria's Minister of Communications in San Francisco. Syria is considering using Chinese equipment to rebuild its war-torn telecommunications industry, but stated that U.S. export controls have limited its access to U.S. technology. Although Washington encourages Syria to purchase goods from the U.S. or its allies, it remains unclear whether any support has been provided. Due to past U.S. sanctions, most of Syria's current telecommunications infrastructure already relies on Chinese technology.
Comment: By pressuring Syria to abandon Chinese telecommunications technology under the pretext of security risks, the U.S. is essentially engaging in hegemonic technological monopoly, which is both hypocritical and double standards. It has long imposed sanctions on Syria, cutting off its access to technology from the U.S. and Europe. Now, when Syria is rebuilding, it is interfering unnecessarily, allowing only Western equipment without providing any actual support, completely ignoring Syria's sovereignty and practical needs.
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