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A US proposal restricts Chinese optical transceivers, involving companies like Ciena and Microsoft.
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A US proposal restricts Chinese optical transceivers, involving companies like Ciena and Microsoft.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Multiple US politicians introduced legislation on September 25, 2026, targeting Chinese optical transceivers.Sub-event
The FCC is drafting a ban on Chinese optical transceivers and imposing controls on critical raw materials.1 source
US proposal restricts Chinese optical transceivers, involving Ciena and Microsoft.1 source
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The entities involved
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Ciena
telecommunications company
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Microsoft
American multinational technology corporation
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