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U.S. startups should be wary of knowledge theft disguised as investment

That's the message from the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, which says foreign industrial espionage is on the rise.
Companies have to take risks, but "this is a 'Please take smart risks' warning," said Michael Casey of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center.
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5G wireless without China

Jan 7, 2019
Washington regulators are debating a ban on Chinese telecom hardwire, but rural America may pay the price.
The FCC is considering a ban on Chinese telecom hardware like that made by telecom giant ZTE.
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American universities may be the target of espionage

The White House might consider banning Chinese citizens from doing sensitive research in the U.S.
A student walks near Royce Hall on the UCLA campus.
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