China Unicom

This is far from the beginning of the U.S. conflicting with China over telecommunication policies. As politics in the United States continue to feel more divided and polarized, protecting American telecommunications from potential security concerns springing from Chinese entities is one of few areas in which receive bipartisan support.

An executive order from President Donald Trump in November 2020, prohibits Americans from investing in entities that have connections with the Chinese military. All three companies are listed by the U.S. Department of Defense to have credible ties to Chinese forces.