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Chinese telecommunication companies, Pacific Networks Corp. and ComNet LLC, have lost their challenge to the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) decision to revoke their communication line privileges in the United States. The D.C. Circuit ruled in favor of the FCC on Tuesday, stating that the agency reasonably concluded that allowing these companies to operate communication lines would pose a threat to national security.

The carriers, which are both owned by the People’s Republic of China, appealed the FCC’s decision to the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. They argued that the FCC revoked their authorizations without following proper procedures and that the agency’s reasons for the revocations were arbitrary.

However, Judge Gregory G. Katsas, in his ruling, agreed with the FCC’s assessment that national security concerns justified the revocation of the companies’ privileges. The court found that the FCC’s decision was based on reasonable grounds and within the agency’s authority.

The ruling comes amid growing concerns over the influence of Chinese telecommunication companies in the United States. The US government has taken measures to address these concerns, including imposing restrictions on Chinese companies like Huawei and ZTE, citing national security risks.

While the full implications of this ruling are yet to be seen, it serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts by the US government to safeguard national security in the face of potential threats from foreign telecommunication companies.

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