China launches probe into Palo Alto Networks as US trade tensions intensify
Beijing has launched a cybersecurity review into products sold in China by US technology firm Palo Alto Networks, the Cyberspace Administration of China announced on Thursday. The administration said the probe was being conducted to “ensure the secure and stable operation of critical information infrastructure, prevent cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, and safeguard national security”. Palo Alto Networks is a leading US cybersecurity and cloud computing provider, whose solutions are used.
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Published: 6 August 2026
Source: SCMP Tech (HK/CN)
Category: News
Topics: Military & security
Retrieved: 7 August 2026
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