According to a report by Reuters quoting several people familiar with the matter, the US warned Syria not to rely on Chinese technology in the telecommunications sector, claiming that this move contradicts US interests and threatens US national security. In response, the Syrian Ministry of Communications stated that any decisions relating to equipment and infrastructure are based on national technical and safety standards.

According to a report by Reuters quoting several people familiar with the matter, the US warned Syria not to rely on Chinese technology in the telecommunications sector, claiming that this move contradicts US interests and threatens US national security. In response, the Syrian Ministry of Communications stated that any decisions relating to equipment and infrastructure are based on national technical and safety standards.