Category: Policy

CybersecurityPolicy

China Alleges US Cyber Intrusion Targeting Critical Time Infrastructure

Chinese authorities have disclosed what they describe as extended cyber operations by US intelligence against the National Time Service Center. The alleged breaches reportedly targeted staff devices and network systems, potentially affecting critical infrastructure.

Alleged Cyber Operations Against Time Infrastructure

Chinese security authorities have publicly accused the United States of conducting extensive cyber operations against the country’s National Time Service Center, according to reports from the State Security Ministry. The alleged breaches, which sources indicate may have occurred over an extended period, reportedly targeted critical timekeeping infrastructure that supports communication networks, financial systems, and power supply operations.

by Tyler Brooks P.E
PolicyTrade

U.S. Reverses Trade Restrictions on Arrow Electronics’ Chinese Affiliates Following Review

Arrow Electronics announced the U.S. government is reversing trade restrictions placed on its China-based affiliates. The restrictions were initially imposed over concerns about U.S. components found in Iranian-backed drones. According to reports, the Commerce Department has now authorized Arrow to resume shipping under previous conditions.

Trade Restrictions Lifted Following Government Review

U.S.-based electronic components distributor Arrow Electronics has reportedly received notification that the U.S. government is reversing trade restrictions placed on its China-based affiliates, according to recent reports. The restrictions, which were implemented earlier this month, had targeted Arrow entities for allegedly facilitating the sale of U.S. components found in weaponized drones used by Iran-backed groups.

by Tyler Brooks P.E
Assistive TechnologyPolicy

Harris Acknowledges White House EV Summit Oversight of Musk as Misstep, Questions Policy Priorities

Kamala Harris has publicly characterized the White House’s 2021 electric vehicle summit that excluded Tesla CEO Elon Musk as a significant error. The Vice President also expressed concerns about the administration’s prioritization of infrastructure over immediate household needs in recent comments at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit.

White House EV Event Exclusion Draws Criticism

Vice President Kamala Harris has publicly described the decision to exclude Tesla CEO Elon Musk from a 2021 White House electric vehicle event as a “big mistake,” according to her remarks at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in Washington, D.C. The event, hosted by President Joe Biden, featured executives from traditional automakers General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis but notably omitted representation from Tesla, despite the company’s exclusive focus on electric vehicle production.

by Tyler Brooks P.E