US regulators are probing Hong Kong telecom giant HKT, controlled by PCCW, over national security concerns. The FCC is demanding explanations on why HKT's access to American networks should not be revoked, citing its ties to China Unicom. This move escalates US-China tech tensions, impacting Richard Li's business empire.
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India's External Affairs Ministry clarified that the nation's oil import policies prioritize consumer interests amidst a volatile energy market. While discussions on deepening energy cooperation with the US are ongoing, New Delhi maintains its strategy of broad-basing and diversifying energy sources to ensure stable prices and secure supplies, a stance reiterated by the MEA spokesperson.
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