The Japanese Nikkei Index website said today, Sunday, that the British government asked Japan to help build its networks for the fifth generation (5G) instead of Huawei, which is another step in the framework of the new Cold War on technology and interstate security. United and China.
According to Reuters, business daily, without mentioning sources, reported that Britain had appointed the Japanese companies NEC and Fujitsu as possible alternative suppliers to Huawei.
Nikki said that British officials met their counterparts in Tokyo last Thursday, two days after Britain ordered the removal of Huawei devices from the fifth generation networks by the end of 2027.
As Britain prepares to leave the European Union, concerns about Huawei's alleged security ties with the Chinese government have forced Prime Minister Boris Johnson to choose between the United States and China, forming a decisive alliance against China in the area of investment.
The Nikkei website said the last step reflected Britain's efforts to bring in new equipment suppliers to boost competition and help reduce the costs of wireless operators in the country.
The British Embassy in Tokyo and Fujitsu did not immediately respond to the e-mail or text inquiries sent by Reuters on Sunday, nor did the Japanese Cabinet Secretariat and the National Election Commission respond to the calls, and Huawei and the Chinese Foreign Ministry did not immediately comment, according to Reuters.
British Digital Affairs Minister Oliver Duden said last week that Britain was working with its allies to boost its strongest competitors to Huawei, and named companies from Finland, Sweden, South Korea and Japan.