UK Government Partially Allows Use of Huawei's 5G Devices January 29 at 6:20
The British government has decided to partially allow the use of Huawei's equipment in the Chinese telecommunications equipment giant in the next generation communication standard "5G". In response, U.S. government officials, who have sought to remove Huawei's products because of security concerns, said they were "disappointed," and said they would continue to consult with the British.
The British government has decided to hold a National Security Council on Tuesday to allow the use of Huawei equipment for the development of "5G" communications networks.
They only use it in parts of the world except for important areas, and do not use it in areas with nuclear facilities or military bases.
The decision seems to be due to Huawei's products being considered to be competitive in terms of technology and cost and being already incorporated into some of the local communication networks, Strict restrictions can prevent cyber attacks and other threats.
In response, a senior U.S. government official who asked allies and others to remove Huawei's products due to security concerns stated that they were "disappointed" in an interview with NHK and would like to continue talks with the British government. Showed the idea of
The UK, which will leave the EU on the 31st of this month, is aiming to enter into a free trade agreement with the United States, but some believe that this decision will affect trade negotiations between the two countries. Is.
U.S. government official "disappointed"
A U.S. government official told NHK, "The United States is disappointed with the decision of the United Kingdom. It is not safe to incorporate unreliable equipment into 5G networks, and the British government must remove such equipment from the network. We call on all countries to carefully evaluate the long-term impact of introducing unreliable equipment on 5G networks on national security and the economy. "
The United States has been calling for security concerns to remove Huawei products from the next generation of communications networks due to security concerns.
Last month, President Trump visited Britain in conjunction with the NATO Summit and urged him not to introduce it to other European countries. It seems that the US government expressed strong opposition to the opposition to the decision of his ally, Britain. You.
Huawei `` need fair competition among many companies ''
Regarding the UK government's decision, Huawei said, "This decision will result in a more sophisticated, secure and cost-effective communications infrastructure. Competition is essential. "