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☆ Germany moves to ban China’s Huawei, ZTE from its 5G network
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

London/Berlin CNN —Germany will phase out components made by China’s Huawei and ZTE from its 5G wireless network over the next five years, a move that risks worsening its already strained relations with the world’s second-largest economy. By the end of 2029, these components must also be purged from “access and transport networks,” which include the physical parts of the 5G network such as transmission lines and towers. Last week, Berlin blocked the sale of a Volkswagen subsidiary to a Chinese state-owned company on national security grounds, drawing a rebuke from Beijing. China is also locked in a trade spat with the European Union, which hiked tariffs on Chinese electric cars last month. The US also placed Huawei on a trade restriction list in 2019, which made it harder for the company to obtain semiconductor chips from American suppliers.

Persons: China’s, Nancy Faeser, “ Organizations: Berlin CNN —, China’s Huawei, ZTE, Mobile, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, Telefonica, CNN, Huawei, Volkswagen, European Union, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Locations: Berlin, Berlin CNN — Germany, Germany, China, Beijing, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Europe, East, Africa

☆ Germany to Strip Huawei From Its 5G Networks
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Christopher F. Schuetze | More About Christopher F. Schuetze | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The German government said on Thursday that it had reached an agreement with major telecom companies to have them stop using critical Huawei and ZTE components in their 5G mobile infrastructure in five years, the latest step by a European country to ban Chinese companies from critical telecommunications infrastructure. The agreement with the telecom companies — Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone and Telefonica — comes in two steps. First, use of Chinese-made critical components will be discontinued from core parts of the country’s 5G networks by the end of 2026. Then, the parts made by Chinese manufacturers will be phased out from antennas, transmission lines and towers by the end of 2029. Huawei and ZTE did not respond to requests for comment.

Persons: Nancy Faeser Organizations: Huawei, Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, Telefonica —, ZTE, European Union Locations: Berlin, Germany

☆ U.S. says to investigate national security data risks from Chinese vehicles
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The U.S. Commerce Department probe is because Chinese assembled smart vehicles could collect sensitive data about U.S. citizens and infrastructure and send the data to China, the White House said. "China's policies could flood our market with its vehicles, posing risks to our national security," President Joe Biden said in a statement. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the administration was taking action "before Chinese manufactured vehicles become widespread in the United States and potentially threaten our privacy and national security." The White House also said vehicles could "be piloted or disabled remotely" and added the investigation will also look at autonomous vehicles. The Commerce Department will seek comments for 60 days on the potential risks of Chinese connected vehicles and then consider drafting regulations to address concerns.

Persons: Joe Biden, I'm, Biden, Gina Raimondo, Raimondo Organizations: U.S . Commerce Department, Commerce Department, Embassy, The Commerce Department, United, Huawei, U.S Locations: United States, China, Asia, East, Europe, U.S, Mexico, Washington

☆ Insider Today: You should buy a house now
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementAdvertisementIn today's big story, we're looking at why it's a good time to buy a house. RichLegg/Getty ImagesIt's a pretty terrible time to buy a house these days, which is why it's a good time to buy a house. AdvertisementAdvertisementInsider's Jennifer Sor detailed why it's a good time to buy a house. Part of the issue is that mortgage rates won't magically drop overnight. The Insider Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, senior editor and anchor, in New York City.

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☆ EU to assess tech security risks and consider controls
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The European Commission said on Tuesday it had established a list of four technologies, as well a further six to look into later, as part of the European Economic Security Strategy it unveiled in June. The Commission stresses that it must first carry out a risk assessment with the EU's 27 members and consulting companies before determining any measures. "The risk assessment will be country agnostic, but we will take into account geopolitical factors to determine how severe those risks are," an EU official said. In advanced semiconductor technologies, areas of focus include microelectronics and chip-making equipment, in AI data analytics and object recognition, and for quantum cryptography, communications and sensing. The EU has previously carried out an assessment of the security of its 5G networks, which has led some EU countries to restrict use of equipment made by China's Huawei and ZTE.

Persons: China's, Philip Blenkinsop, Jan Harvey Organizations: European Union, European, European Economic Security, EU, China's Huawei, ZTE, Thomson Locations: BRUSSELS, China, EU, U.S, Japan, Britain, Australia

☆ US telecom board says it could boost authority over Huawei, ZTE equipment
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Sept 28 (Reuters) - Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel said on Thursday that the agency's proposal to reinstate net neutrality rules could give it new authority to force the removal of Chinese-based Huawei (HWT.UL) and ZTE (000063.SZ) equipment from U.S. networks, including data centers. The 129-page proposal asks for public input if the new rules would give the FCC "more robust authority to require more entities to remove and replace covered Huawei and ZTE communications equipment and services" and if the authority would allow it to prohibit Chinese equipment in any network infrastructure used to route or transmit communications, including data centers and internet exchange facilities. Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Leslie AdlerOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Jessica Rosenworcel, David Shepardson, Leslie Adler Organizations: Federal Communications, Huawei, Thomson

☆ European countries who put curbs on Huawei 5G equipment
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The European Union's industry chief Thierry Breton in June urged more EU countries to join the efforts to curb or block Huawei and ZTE equipment from the bloc's 5G telecoms networks. FRANCEFrench authorities in 2020 told telecoms operators planning to buy Huawei 5G equipment that they would not be able to renew licences for the gear once they expire, effectively phasing Huawei out of mobile networks. ITALYWhile Italy has not outright banned Huawei equipment, it prevented telecoms group Fastweb in 2020 from signing a deal for Huawei to supply equipment for its 5G network. LATVIALatvia and the U.S. signed an agreement in 2020 on 5G security aimed at limiting the operations of Chinese companies. SWEDENSweden in 2020 banned telecoms equipment from Huawei and ZTE in its 5G network.

Persons: China's, Thierry Breton, Tristan Veyet, Antonis Pothitos, Laura Lenkiewicz, Milla Nissi, Jan Harvey Organizations: China's Huawei, Huawei, DENMARK Danish, FRANCE French, ZTE, U.S, LITHUANIA Lithuania's, Thomson Locations: Germany, European, BRITAIN Britain, ESTONIA, DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY, ITALY, Italy, LATVIA Latvia, LITHUANIA, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, U.S, China, SWEDEN Sweden

☆ China won't stand by idly in case of German 5G restrictions - embassy
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

An advertisement for Huawei's Mate 60 series smartphones is seen outside a Huawei store in Shanghai, China September 8, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsBERLIN, Sept 21 (Reuters) - China will not stand by idly if the German government decides to restrict the use of components from Chinese firms such as Huawei [RIC:RIC:HWT.UL] and ZTE <000063.SZ> in its 5G network, the Chinese embassy in Berlin said on Thursday. "Should Germany unjustifiably exclude Chinese companies, this would not only be a violation of the principle of fair competition, but would also harm Chinese companies and Germany itself," the Chinese embassy said. It added that Huawei and ZTE had long operated in Germany in harmony with German law. The interior ministry wants to present its approach to cabinet from next week.

Persons: Aly, China's, ZTE, Rachel More, Kirsti Organizations: Huawei, REUTERS, Rights, RIC, China's Huawei, ZTE, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Shanghai, China, Berlin, Germany

☆ Telefonica may seek damages in event of Huawei curbs in Germany
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The logo of Spanish Telecom company Telefonica is seen during GSMA's 2022 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain February 28, 2022. REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsFRANKFURT, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Telefonica Deutschland (O2Dn.DE) on Wednesday said it would consider seeking damages from the German government as well as legal action if Berlin imposed restrictions on using China's Huawei (HWT.UL) that meant retrospective changes to its network. In a statement to Reuters, Telefonica Deutschland said it was in regular contact with the German authorities and stressed the need for consistency in planning for the security of communications infrastructure. Earlier a government official said Germany's interior ministry plans to force telecoms operators to slash the use of equipment from Huawei and ZTE in their 5G networks after a review highlighted an over-reliance on these Chinese suppliers. Reporting by Hakan Ersen; writing by Matthias Williams; editing by Friederike HeineOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Nacho, Hakan Ersen, Matthias Williams, Friederike Heine Our Organizations: Spanish Telecom, Telefonica, Congress, REUTERS, Rights, Telefonica Deutschland, Huawei, Reuters, ZTE, Thomson Locations: Barcelona, Spain, Berlin

☆ Deutsche Telekom: mooted timeline on German Huawei curbs unrealistic
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The logo of Deutsche Telekom is pictured at the GSMA's 2023 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain February 28, 2023. REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File photo Acquire Licensing RightsFRANKFURT, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Deutsche Telekom (DTEGn.DE) on Wednesday said the mooted timeline on Germany imposing curbs on the use of China's Huawei (HWT.UL) in its network by 2026 were not realistic, highlighting Britain's drawn-out attempts to do so. In a statement to Reuters, Deutsche Telekom questioned the need to take action that could result in a significant drop in quality of service to customers. Earlier a government official said Germany's interior ministry plans to force telecoms operators to slash the use of equipment from Huawei and ZTE in their 5G networks after a review highlighted an over-reliance on these Chinese suppliers. Reporting by Hakan Ersen; writing by Matthias Williams; editing by Rachel MoreOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Nacho, Hakan Ersen, Matthias Williams, Rachel More Organizations: Deutsche Telekom, Congress, REUTERS, Rights, Huawei, ZTE, Thomson Locations: Barcelona, Spain, Germany

BERLIN, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Germany's interior ministry is planning to force telecoms operators to slash the use of equipment from Huawei (HWT.UL) and ZTE in their 5G networks after a review highlighted an over-reliance on these Chinese suppliers, a government official said. Huawei currently accounts for 59% of Germany's 5G RAN networks, according to a survey by telecommunications consultancy Strand Consult. The interior ministry wants to present its approach to cabinet from next week but could face resistance from the ministry for digital affairs due to concerns it might affect Germany's already slow progress with digitalization. Germany is considered a laggard in implementing the European Union's toolbox of security measures for 5G networks. The interior ministry did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

Persons: Nancy, Faeser, Reinhard Brandl, Andreas Rinke, Sarah Marsh, Sabine Wollrab, Mark Potter Organizations: Huawei, Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, Germany's, Strand, ZTE, Thomson Locations: Berlin, Germany, China

☆ Biden says China is unlikely to invade Taiwan now because Beijing just too busy with its own economic crisis
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

US President Joe Biden said China's economic problems could keep Beijing from invading Taiwan. Biden said Chinese President Xi Jinping has his "hands full" with China's economic issues. Beijing claims self-ruled Taiwan as its territory and has been stepping up military drills around the island. China's "difficult economic problem" currently is unlikely to cause the country to invade Taiwan, Biden said at a press conference during his state visit to Hanoi in Vietnam, according to a recording on the White House's YouTube channel. "One of the major economic tenets of his plan isn't working at all right now," Biden added, without specifying what he was referring to.

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, Xi Jinping, Xi, I'm, it's, Li Qiang Organizations: Service, YouTube, Huawei, Washington DC, Cultural Locations: Beijing, Taiwan, Wall, Silicon, Hanoi, Vietnam, China, New Delhi, New York City, Washington, Taipei

☆ China is pulling every lever to kill Apple's iPhone 15
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The iPhone 15 will be a tough sell in China. And China's homegrown rival Huawei has a new, superfast phone out, the Mate 60. China is Apple's second-biggest single market by sales outside the US, and its third-biggest region behind the US and Europe. Another important metric: China grew faster by revenue than Europe, implying continued prospects for growth for Apple beyond saturated Western markets. The advanced chip inside the new Mate 60 was made by Chinese company SMIC, according to a teardown by Bloomberg.

Persons: isn't, Trump, Gina Raimondo, CGTN, Sanford C, Bernstein Organizations: Huawei, Service, Apple, Staff, Wall Street, ZTE, US, Weibo, Bloomberg, Sanford Locations: China, Beijing, Wall, Silicon, Cupertino, Europe

China accounts for 19% of Apple’s revenue, and less than 1% of the population works in the government. At 28 times forward earnings, Apple's current multiple, about $8 billion of value goes away. That’s 0.2% of Apple’s market capitalization. On Apple’s multiple, that’s $188 billion, or 7% of the company’s current market capitalization. The biggest problem, however, is Apple’s current valuation.

Persons: Aly, iPhones, Xi Jinping, Robert Cyran, Yawen Chen, Lauren Silva Laughlin, Sharon Lam Organizations: Apple, REUTERS, Reuters, China Mobile, HK, U.S, Congress, Huawei, China, Wall Street, Bloomberg, Thomson Locations: Shanghai, China, Republic, New York, London

☆ US FCC chair says China's Quectel, Fibocom may pose national security risks
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Jonathan Newton/Pool via REUTERS Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel asked U.S. government agencies to consider declaring that Chinese companies including Quectel (603236.SS) and Fibocom Wireless (300638.SZ) pose unacceptable national security risks, according to letters seen by Reuters. Federal funds cannot be used to purchase equipment from companies on the list, and the FCC will not authorize new equipment from companies deemed national security threats. Rosenworcel wrote the FBI, the Justice Department, the National Security Agency, the Defense Department and other agencies on Sept. 1, forwarding the request from the lawmakers. She added the FCC can update the Covered List "only at the direction of national security authorities." Last year the FCC voted to revoke China Unicom’s U.S. unit, Pacific Networks and ComNet’s authorization to operate in the United States, citing national security concerns.

Persons: Jessica Rosenworcel, Jonathan Newton, Mike Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi, Rosenworcel, David Shepardson, Jonathan Oatis, David Gregorio Our Organizations: U.S . Senate Commerce, Science, Transportation Committee, Federal Communications Commission, REUTERS Acquire, Rights, Federal Communications, U.S, Fibocom Wireless, Reuters, Republican, China, FCC, FBI, Justice Department, National Security Agency, Defense Department, Huawei, ZTE, Hytera Communications Corp, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology, Zhejiang Dahua Technology, Pacific Networks, Embassy, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Quectel, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, U.S, United States, Washington

Hong Kong/New York CNN —China has banned the use of iPhones for central government officials, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter. CNN has reached out to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Apple (AAPL), but has not received a response. A source who regularly deals with Chinese central government agencies told CNN that Chinese officials had already been following an unwritten rule of shunning iPhones for months despite the absence of a formal policy. Last June, CNN reported that some Chinese government ministries had banned Teslas from entering their premises over security fears. China is a significant market and manufacturing center for the company, accounting for around 19% of its overall revenue.

Persons: iPhones, Tim Cook, Biden, TikTok, — Organizations: New York CNN, Street Journal, CNN, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Apple, Huawei Locations: Hong Kong, New York, China, City of New York , Montana , New Jersey , Ohio , Texas, Georgia, Beijing

☆ China’s new national map has angered its neighbors
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Rhea Mogul | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —The Philippines has become the latest of China’s neighbors to object to its new national map, joining Malaysia and India in releasing strongly worded statements accusing Beijing of claiming their territory. The map is the “latest attempt to legitimize China’s purported sovereignty and jurisdiction over Philippine features and maritime zones (and) has no basis under international law,” the Philippines Foreign Affairs department said in a statement. India was the first to complain on Tuesday when it lodged a “strong protest” about the inclusion of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh and the disputed Aksai-Chin plateau in Chinese territory. “In this climate, while both sides may publicly express their interest in easing tensions, I do not see this happening. This map issue is very serious … the prime minister should speak about it,” he added.

Persons: “, Arindam Bagchi, China’s, Wang Wenbin, ”, Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi, Xi, Modi, Akhil Ramesh, Aksai Chin, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Organizations: CNN, Beijing, South China, Philippines Foreign Affairs, Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Ministry, Indian, Pacific Forum, Modi, Huawei Locations: Philippines, Malaysia, India, China, Beijing, South, Manila, Arunachal Pradesh, Chin, Asia, South Africa, New Delhi, Honolulu, ”, Galwan, Tawang, LAC, Ladakh, United States, Japan, US, Australia, Jammu, Kashmir, Pakistan

CNN —Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed to “intensity efforts” to deescalate tensions at their contested border, in a rare face-to-face meeting since a deadly clash strained relations more than three years ago. Face-to-face meetings between the leaders of India and China, the world’s two most populous nations, are rare. They had a brief conversation weeks later on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) leaders’ meeting in Bali, Indonesia. India’s decision to host this year’s SCO virtually meant that Modi and Xi did not have an opportunity for a face-to-face meeting. Xi is also expected to attend the G20 leaders’ summit in New Delhi next month.

Persons: Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping, ”, Modi, Xi, Vinay Kwatra, ” Kwatra, “, assertiveness Organizations: CNN, Indian, LAC, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, India’s, External Affairs, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Huawei Locations: Johannesburg, India, China, New Delhi, Beijing, Western, Uzbekistan, Bali , Indonesia, Aksai Chin, Ladakh, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, United States, Japan, US, Australia, Jammu, Kashmir, Pakistan

☆ Two US lawmakers raise security concerns about Chinese cellular modules
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Jonathan Newton/Pool via REUTERS/File PhotoWASHINGTON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Two U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to address questions about potential security concerns involving cellular modules made by Chinese companies including Quectel (603236.SS) and Fibocom Wireless (300638.SZ). Cellular modules are components that enable internet of things (IoT) devices to connect to the internet. The lawmakers asked if the FCC is considering using the Covered List to address Chinese-owned cellular modules. "Could requiring certification for modules used in communications equipment be an effective means" of addressing Chinese modules in U.S. networks? In 2022, the Chinese Embassy in Washington said the FCC "abused state power and maliciously attacked Chinese telecom operators again without factual basis."

Persons: Jessica Rosenworcel, Jonathan Newton, Mike Gallagher, Raja Krishnamoorthi, David Shepardson, Mark Porter, Leslie Adler Organizations: U.S . Senate Commerce, Science, Transportation, Federal Communications Commission, Tuesday, Fibocom Wireless, Republican, China, FCC, Pacific Networks Corp, HK, Huawei Technologies, ZTE Corp, Hytera Communications Corp, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology, Zhejiang Dahua Technology, Embassy, Huawei, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Quectel, China, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, Washington

☆ Huawei ban would cost German rail operator 400 million euros, der Spiegel reports
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A Huawei logo is seen on a cell phone screen in their store at Vina del Mar, Chile July 18, 2019. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido/File photoBERLIN, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Germany's national railway operator would have to spend up to 400 million euros ($437.44 million) to replace all the components in its infrastructure supplied by Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies [RIC:RIC:HWT.UL], Spiegel magazine reported on Friday. Deutsche Bahn, which is state-owned, would face delays of five to six years for its projects if the German government decided to ban Huawei components in the short term, the report said, citing an internal company document. A spokesperson for Deutsche Bahn said the company would not comment on internal documents. Any decision to ban Huawei outright would likely draw an angry response from Beijing, with the Chinese foreign ministry having urged Berlin to act in line with its own interests and international rules.

Persons: Rodrigo Garrido, Rachel More, Miranda Murray Organizations: Huawei, Vina del, REUTERS, Huawei Technologies, Spiegel, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Telekom, Thomson Locations: Vina del Mar, Chile, BERLIN, Beijing, Berlin

☆ The US could restrict Chinese companies from using cloud service providers like Amazon and Microsoft
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-04 | by ( Thomas Maxwell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Chinese companies currently cannot purchase advanced chipsets from companies like Nvidia. The Biden administration could restrict block US-based cloud providers from supplying their services to Chinese companies, the Wall Street Journal reported. These new restrictions could curb American cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft from selling cloud access to AI developers in China. Chinese companies could still train complex AI programs by renting resources from the likes of AWS or Microsoft, both of which offer cloud services in China and compete with Chinese cloud providers like Alibaba. The White House, Commerce Department, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon did not immediately respond to Insider's requests for comment.

Persons: Biden Organizations: Wall Street Journal, Nvidia, US, Morning, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Huawei, , Commerce Department, Amazon Locations: China, American, Montana

☆ U.S. Tracked Huawei, ZTE Workers at Suspected Chinese Spy Sites in Cuba
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( Kate O Keeffe | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ China firmly opposes Huawei ban by some EU countries
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BEIJING/STOCKHOLM, June 16 (Reuters) - China firmly opposes some EU countries' ban on Huawei and said the European Commission has no legal basis nor factual evidence to prohibit the Chinese telecom giant, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday. EU industry chief Thierry Breton on Thursday urged more EU countries to join the 10 that have restricted or banned China's Huawei (HWT.UL) and ZTE (000063.SZ) from their 5G telecoms networks, citing risks to the bloc's collective security. Huawei has criticised the move saying this was not based on a verified, transparent, objective and technical assessment of 5G networks. Publicly singling out an individual entity as HRV without legal basis is against principles of free trade, a Huawei spokesperson said. "As an economic operator in the EU, Huawei holds procedural and substantial rights and should be protected under the EU and Member States’ laws as well as their international commitments," the person said.

Persons: Thierry Breton, Supantha Mukherjee, Foo Yun Chee, Andrew Cawthorne, Toby Chopra Organizations: Huawei, European Commission, EU, Telecom, Member, Beijing, Thomson Locations: BEIJING, STOCKHOLM, China, Germany, Europe, Member States, Stockholm, Brussels

☆ Top EU official urges more countries to ban China's Huawei, ZTE from 5G networks
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A top European Union official has called on more EU countries to ban Chinese telecommunications firms Huawei and ZTE from their 5G networks, ramping up tensions with Beijing. That came as several countries, including the U.K., were deciding to ban Huawei over security fears. "I can only emphasize the importance of speeding up decisions to replace high-risk suppliers from their 5G networks. To date, only 10 EU countries have restricted or banned Huawei from their 5G networks, Breton said. Breton's comments follow news that Germany is considering whether to ban Huawei and ZTE from its 5G network because of alleged national security risks.

Persons: Thierry Breton, Breton Organizations: Huawei, European Union, ZTE, EU, Reuters, CNBC Locations: Europe, Germany, Beijing, EU, States, China

☆ EU countries right to ban Huawei, ZTE from networks, Breton says
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-15 | by ( Foo Yun Chee | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BRUSSELS, June 15 (Reuters) - The decision by some European Union countries to ban China's Huawei (HWT.UL) and ZTE (000063.SZ) from their 5G telecoms networks is justified and in line with the bloc's guidelines, EU industry chief Thierry Breton said on Thursday. Breton has in recent weeks voiced concerns that some EU countries still have perceived high risk components in their 5G core network, citing intrusive third-country laws on national intelligence and data security - a veiled reference to China. Breton said only 10 of the 27 EU countries had restricted or blocked high-risk vendors. "This is too slow, and it poses a major security risk and exposes the Union's collective security, since it creates a major dependency for the EU and serious vulnerabilities," he said. Huawei, ZTE and Beijing have strongly rejected Western allegations that the companies' equipment might be used for spying.

Persons: Thierry Breton, Breton, Foo Yun, Mark Potter Organizations: Union, Huawei, EU, ZTE, Thomson Locations: BRUSSELS, China, Beijing

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