Lawmakers to Biden Administration: Sanction Chinese Internet Device Company

[https://www.newsweek.com/china-sanctions-iot-modules-manufacturer-quectel-gallagher-defense-treasury-1858324](https://www.newsweek.com/china-sanctions-iot-modules-manufacturer-quectel-gallagher-defense-treasury-1858324)

Quectel is the largest Chinese manufacturer of cellular internet modules, the cigarette pack-sized components that provide mobile connectivity to a new generation of internet-connected devices such as smart home appliances, security cameras and connected cars, known as the Internet-of-Things or IoT.

Lawmakers say they have "significant evidence suggesting Quectel may contribute to the \[Chinese\] defense industrial base," which would qualify it to be placed on two U.S. government lists that aim to sanction civilian companies forming a semi-covert part …

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