UK plans cut in Huawei’s 5G network involvement: report
The development would mark a change of direction for Britain, which had earlier decided to allow Huawei in the non-sensitive parts of the country’s 5G mobile network
Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to reduce China’s involvement in British infrastructure to zero by 2023, the report said
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is planning to reduce Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei Technologies’ involvement in the country’s 5G mobile network development in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, according to a report by TheDaily Telegraph newspaper.
Johnson has asked officials to make plans to reduce China’s involvement in British infrastructure to zero by 2023, the newspaper reported late on Friday.
Johnson is expected to use less reliance on China as a means to boost trade talks with US President Donald Trump in the aftermath of Britain’s departure from the European Union, according to the newspaper.
Downing Street declined to comment. Huawei did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to use less reliance on China as a means to boost trade talks with US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters
Earlier on Friday, The Times reported that Johnson has instructed civil servants to make plans to end Britain’s reliance on China for vital medical supplies and other strategic imports.
Beijing is being criticised for its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, which began in China. Beijing denies US allegations it has not been transparent about the outbreak.
