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Huawei publishes Q&A on website to make its case as stakes rise in global battle for 5G supremacy

  • Huawei sets out its case in detailed Q&A as stakes rise in battle for roll out of 5G network equipment technology

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As European telecommunications network operators continue to review their plans to use equipment from Huawei Technologies amid concerns that governments could ban the vendor, the Chinese telecoms giant has published a detailed Q&A on its website entitled “Huawei Facts”.

The US government has been pushing its allies to block the Chinese company, citing fears that its equipment could be used for spying, something that Huawei executives have strenuously denied. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said this week that America may be forced to scale back certain operations in Europe and elsewhere if countries continue to do business with Huawei.

For its part, Huawei has always denied any untoward connections with the Chinese military or security agencies. It has said all countries need to recognise the importance of setting better common standards, adopting ­industry best practices and implementing risk-mitigation procedures to ensure that there is an objective basis for choosing technology vendors.

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All of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance – including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand – have effectively blocked Huawei from building their next-generation 5G mobile networks, as has Japan. Telecoms carriers and governments in Europe – Huawei’s biggest foreign market – are also re-evaluating their relationships with the company.

UK-based Vodafone Group last month suspended purchases of Huawei equipment for the core of its wireless networks while it is in talks with various agencies, governments and the Chinese company. BT Group is removing Huawei equipment from the core of its mobile network. Deutsche Telekom, Europe’s biggest carrier, is also reviewing its procurement strategy.

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