Hong Kong Telecom to cease US operations due to national security concerns

• Hong Kong Telecom (HKT) has agreed to wind down its US operations.
• The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) cited national security concerns.
• The FCC's order requiring HKT to justify its US operations has ceased.
• HKT confirmed the cessation of the order and its agreement to exit the American market.
• The move follows pressure from US regulatory agencies over national security concerns.