China has launched a cybersecurity review of products sold in the country by US cybersecurity and cloud company Palo Alto Networks. Bloomberg reports the move follows months of heightened pressure after China accused the firm of having links to intelligence services. Separately, the South China Morning Post says the review is announced by the Cyberspace Administration of China and is intended to ensure “the secure and stable operation of critical information infrastructure,” while preventing cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities and safeguarding national security.
The sources describe the step as a formal government security process focused on Palo Alto Networks’ offerings in China. While both outlets agree on the launch of the review and the government’s stated goals, the reports do not provide details on the scope, timeline, or specific products under review. The reporting also does not include an updated response from Palo Alto Networks in the provided excerpts. Overall, the action reflects continuing scrutiny of foreign technology providers in China’s cybersecurity and national security framework.
