Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US and Israeli cybersecurity software, sources say
Published on: Jan. 14, 2026, 7 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
China has banned cybersecurity software from about a dozen US and Israeli firms. This move comes amid rising trade and diplomatic tensions. Beijing is keen to replace Western technology with domestic alternatives. Concerns exist that the software could transmit confidential information abroad. This impacts companies like Broadcom, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet.
