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Huawei and ZTE Pose Security Threat, Warns US Panel website:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business Group members: 张楠 陈艺玲 巫慧洁 郑玉珑 Date:2012/10/24 Chinese telecom firms Huawei and ZTE pose a security threat to the US, a congressional panel has warned after an investigation into the two companies.The two firms should be barred from any US mergers and acquisitions, according to a House Intelligence Committee report.The panel says the firms failed to allay fears about their association with China's government .Huawei and ZTE denied the accusations in front of the panel in September.On Monday ZTE issued a statement insisting its equipment met all US standards and posed no threat. "ZTE has set an unprecedented standard for co-operation by any Chinese company with a congressional investigation," China's Xinhua news agency quoted the firm as saying.On Sunday, Mr Rogers delivered a blunt verdict to the 60 Minutes programme on US network CBS. Among report's recommendations were to exclude any Huawei or ZTE equipment from being used by government contractors, as well both companies becoming "more transparent and responsive to US legal obligations".China's Foreign Ministry urged the US to "set aside prejudices" regarding two firms."Chinese telecoms companies have been developing their international business based on market economy principles," ministry spokesman Hong Lei said. investigation: an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities.acquisition: the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something.House Intelligence Committee:美