Despite US pressure, the EU told member states they should limit “high risk” 5G vendors, like Huawei, but did not recommend a total ban
The bloc's experts suggested members limit and monitor the involvement of “high-risk” vendors as they invest in next-generation mobile communications infrastructure.
New York Times Matina Stevis-Gridneff
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Discussion
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@vestager
Margrethe Vestager
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We endorse the #5G toolbox that MS have agreed on. We can do great things with #5G. The technology supports personalised medicines, precision agriculture and energy grids that can integrate all kinds of renewable energy. All good. But only when we make our networks secure.
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@stephaniecarvin
Stephanie Carvin
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The US is losing the Huawei argument. The Trump administration will likely fail to respond in any meaningful way because it does not have the capacity to do so. I suspect this will be a point in the future we will point to show where a lack of US leadership made us all worse off.…
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@akinunver
Akin Unver
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F35 or the S400s are the kindergarten sandbox disputes compared to how significant and long-term advantage China is gaining and disrupting the future of EU tech and comms strategy through 5G. An incredibly important process to watch in the UK. https://www.nytimes.com/...
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@kendilaniannbc
Ken Dilanian
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The Brits have a fundamentally different approach to the Huawei problem. They believe they can manage the risk. There are actually a number of US intelligence officials who agree with them. https://twitter.com/...
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@rep_stevewomack
Rep. Steve Womack
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The UK's move to allow Huawei to build part of its 5G network is deeply concerning & shortsighted. The risk of allowing the Chinese govt access to critical networks undermines national security & the trustworthiness of vital infrastructure. I'm disappointed in our longtime ally.
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@bbcnews
@bbcnews
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“The safety and security of our critical national infrastructure is crucial” Labour's Nick Thomas-Symonds wants “guarantees” about the UK's 5G network going forward, if Huawei is to be involved https://www.bbc.co.uk/... https://twitter.com/...
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@gpovanman
@gpovanman
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Whilst it's not as much a victory as some in China might have wanted, it is much more of a defeat for the US. There are obviously security concerns for London, but let's not forget that it was Washington hacking Merkel's phone, and not Beijing... https://www.bbc.com/...
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@davidschneider
David Schneider
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December 2019: “A Labour government would be a threat to national security!” January 2020: “Let's hand access to our secrets to China” says party that also received £3.5m in donations from Russians and won't reveal details of Russian interference. https://www.theguardian.com/ ...
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@reprubengallego
Ruben Gallego
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Huawei is not safe. It is irresponsible for our British friends to risk their national security (and ours, via our Five Eyes intelligence agreement) over a few bucks. https://www.theverge.com/...
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@carolinegreer
Caroline Greer
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B. Johnson gives green light for Huawei infrastructure: “Our world-leading cyber-security experts know more about Huawei than any country in the world - and they are satisfied that with our tough approach & regulatory regime, any risks can be managed” https://www.theguardian.com/…
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@bbcpolitics
@bbcpolitics
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“If you're worried about China, what you need to do is look much more broadly at the security of our telecoms supply chain,” says former culture secretary Jeremy Wright “It may be a sensible compromise” https://www.bbc.co.uk/... https://twitter.com/...
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@esaagar
Saagar Enjeti
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Boris Johnson has betrayed the US and endangered the special relationship at a time when he needs a US-UK trade deal the most. I hope the Chinese cash was worth it because there are lot MOC's who will not be happy about this https://www.theguardian.com/ ...
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@ceciliakang
Cecilia Kang
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“The starkest sign that an American campaign against the telecommunications company is faltering.” Via @satariano https://www.nytimes.com/... via @NYTimes
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@adrianweckler
Adrian Weckler
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So the UK govt hasn't named Huawei but says its National Cyber Security Centre can name “vendors” (such as Huawei) as being “high risk” — whereupon restrictions kick in. https://www.gov.uk/... https://twitter.com/...
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@thomaswright08
Tom Wright
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Bad decision. Will damage the UK-UK alliance regardless of who is president https://twitter.com/...