United States & ZTE

United States: The United States, through its Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission, is implementing stricter national security measures against Chinese telecom and technology companies, impacting bilateral trade and technological cooperation.

ZTE: ZTE's equipment is included on the Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission's 'Covered List,' potentially leading to prohibitions for carriers that have installed its equipment from interconnecting with other companies.

United States: The United States, through its Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission, is implementing new regulations to enhance its national security by controlling the equipment used in submarine communication cables and favoring U.S. tech firms.

ZTE: ZTE was previously barred by the FCC from providing equipment or services in undersea cable facilities due to posing threats to U.S. national security. The new rules are expected to expand this ban.

ZTE: ZTE is facing allegations of foreign bribery, which could result in a settlement of over $1 billion with the United States government. This could significantly weaken its finances and potentially lead to a reinstatement of a ban on American suppliers.