Foreign tech firms to face tougher times

Foreign technology companies will have a hard time in China - at least in the short run - after the world's largest computer and Internet market is set to impose a review policy on imported network and technology equipment and services.

The country will launch a cybersecurity testing program on major information technology products and services used in national security and other public interest segments, a government statement said on Thursday.

Analysts said the announcement comes as China confronts the United States on Internet safety issues.