Cybersecurity

WRC in China Raises Concerns over Logistics, Security, and Influence

Experts warned that holding WRC-27 in China could cause complications, requiring preparation and a unified U.S. strategy.

Naomi Jindra

Sep 22, 2025 — 2 min read

Photo of Shanghai, from Ágoston Fung, used with permission

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2025 –A global communications conference in Shanghai set for 2027 has prompted concerns over on-the-ground communication and strategic influence. Experts note, however, that U.S. and Chinese positions often align on technical matters despite broader political tensions.

At the TPRC conference in Washington on Saturday, multiple panelists spoke on how to prepare for the 2027 World Radio Conference.

Some of the speakers included Nicholas Degani, Chief Strategist of the Digital Progress Institute and former advisor to FCC-Chairman Ajit Pai, as well as Colby Harper, founder of Pathfinder Wireless, and Matt Pearl, director of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).

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