China News Agency, Toronto, May 19 (Reporter Yu Ruidong) The Canadian government announced on May 19 that it would prohibit the use of Huawei and ZTE products and services in the Canadian telecommunications system on the grounds of so-called national security. , The decision made after consultation with the Canadian allies.
The spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Canada made a statement on the same day, expressing serious concern and strong dissatisfaction.
A spokesman for the Chinese embassy in Canada said that the Chinese government has always required Chinese companies to carry out foreign economic cooperation on the basis of abiding by international rules and local laws.
Huawei and ZTE have always maintained very good cybersecurity records.
The Canadian side has decided to exclude relevant Chinese companies from the Canadian market on the grounds of so-called national security without any conclusive evidence. This seriously generalizes the concept of national security, violates the principles of market economy and free trade rules, and harms Chinese companies. legitimate interests.
The Canadian side claims to have negotiated with its allies on the above decision, and to put it bluntly, it wants to cooperate with the United States in suppressing Chinese companies.
The Canadian side's so-called "security" concerns are just a pretext for political manipulation.
The spokesperson of the embassy emphasized that the above-mentioned wrong actions by the Canadian side will definitely damage the international image and self-interest of the Canadian side.
China will make a comprehensive and serious assessment of this incident and take all necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.
Canadian Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Champagne announced on the 19th that the Canadian government will prohibit the inclusion of Huawei and ZTE products and services in Canada's telecommunications system.
Telecommunications companies operating in Canada will no longer be allowed to use designated equipment or services provided by Huawei and ZTE.
According to the official Canadian plan, any existing Huawei and ZTE 5G equipment and management services must be dismantled or terminated before June 28, 2024; existing 4G equipment and management services must be before December 31, 2027. dismantled or terminated.
Canadian officials expect that telecom service providers will stop purchasing new 4G or 5G equipment and related services from the two companies before September 1 this year.
The Canadian government also plans to impose similar restrictions on gigabit passive optical network equipment used in fiber optic networks.
The Canadian government says it has now excluded Huawei and ZTE in "sensitive areas" of 3G/4G and LTE networks.
The Canadian government also plans to amend the Telecommunications Act to "enhance the security of telecommunications systems" by allowing the use of equipment and services from designated suppliers to be banned where necessary.
Before that, other countries in the "Five Eyes" alliance - Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States have banned or restricted Huawei from their 5G networks.
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