Asahi China Bans U.S. and Israeli Cybersecurity Software Amid National Security Concerns
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Chinese authorities have instructed domestic firms to cease using cybersecurity software from over a dozen U.S. and Israeli companies due to national security concerns. Affected vendors include VMware, Palo Alto Networks, and Check Point Software, with local firms urged to seek domestic alternatives as tensions between China and the West escalate.
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