<h1>Chinese telecommunications company's motion to dismiss 16-count criminal indictment for racketeering and technology theft rejected</h1> A US federal judge rejected a Chinese telecommunications company's motion to dismiss a 16-count criminal indictment alleging racketeering, technology theft, wire fraud, bank fraud, and sanctions violations. The company faces accusations of stealing trade secrets, installing surveillance equipment enabling foreign government spying on protesters, and conducting prohibited business activities. The charges include using shell companies to circumvent sanctions and misleading financial institutions about business dealings. The company's former chief financial officer was previously arrested but later released in a prisoner exchange. Chinese officials characterized the case as economic bullying, while the company argued the allegations were vague and improperly extraterritorial. The proceedings continue despite diplomatic tensions.