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Minister wants to ban Huawei from German networks
Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser plans to force network operators to remove Huawei components from their systems. The background is a new sensitivity to geopolitical risks. As a side effect, the relationship with China could deteriorate further. continue reading →
5G expansion: EU Commission warns not to trust Chinese suppliers
The EU Commission urged European governments to safeguard their 5G mobile networks. “Member States which have not yet enacted restrictions on high-risk suppliers should do so without further delay, considering that time lost can increase the vulnerability of networks in the Union,” the EU Commission wrote in a proposal for a council recommendation regarding the […] continue reading →
Chinese Chamber of Commerce sees poor sentiment
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in the EU sees business sentiment at a low. An increasingly complicated political environment, new EU trade tools, and deteriorating public opinion of China are the main factors behind this, said the annual report by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Brussels (CCCEU) in collaboration with consultancy Roland Berger. The […] continue reading →
5G networks and Big Data instead of roads and rails
Rising infrastructure spending is supposed to help China's weak growth get back on its feet. However, unlike the situation after the financial crisis in 2008, money is not being poured into roads, railways and airports, but into new power grids, cloud computing, 5G and Big Data. continue reading →
Huawei threatened with expulsion
The previous German government, with Peter Altmaier (CDU) as Minister for Economic Affairs, was still committed to a moderate approach to the controversial Chinese telecommunications company Huawei. Altmaier emphasized that the government did not want to “discriminate” against any company. The current federal government, on the other hand, is not afraid of conflict.As reported by […] continue reading →
Vortex waves as the key to 6G dominance
Chinese researchers have announced a milestone in the development of the new 6G mobile communications standard. Commercial use is still several years away. But military applications could come sooner. continue reading →
Opposition prevents Slovenian anti-Huawei bill
In Slovenia, the opposition has prevented a draft bill that would exclude providers such as the Chinese telecommunications group Huawei from the market. Huawei was not specifically mentioned in the bill. But the legislation would have excluded providers that have been flagged as a risk by law. Slovenia and the US had signed a non-binding […] continue reading →
Swedish court upholds ban on Huawei
A court in Stockholm on Tuesday upheld the ban on Huawei selling 5G equipment in Sweden. An earlier first-instance ruling was thus affirmed. A Swedish regulator banned Huawei from supplying 5G antennas to Swedish mobile companies late last year over safety concerns. The tech company and its also Chinese competitor ZTE have been barred by […] continue reading →
Romanian senate passes bill against Huawei
Romania’s parliament has passed a law regulating telecom networks and infrastructure that could bar Huawei from accessing its future 5G mobile networks. Telecom companies need “clearance” from the country’s Supreme Defense Council (CSAT) to provide technologies, equipment, or software for critical infrastructure and the 5G networks, a bill passed by the Senate on Monday reportedly […] continue reading →
David Wang – Huawei’s diplomat in Berlin
The Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei has been the subject of criticism for several years. Expert politicians have considerable security concerns about involving Huawei in the construction of the 5G networks in Germany and Europe. According to experts as well as representatives of Telekom and Vodafone, this development would be almost impossible without Huawei if the […] continue reading →
Conflict with Australia: foretaste for EU
The crisis between Australia and China has come to a head. It's about geostrategic interests, influence, punitive tariffs, and the promising 5G technology. The former harmonious relationship has turned into an open rivalry. It is a conflict whose course Europe should watch closely because it all started with similar disagreements as the EU currently has with Beijing. continue reading →
Huawei wants to become the Intel of autonomous driving
As cleverly positioned in the market as Intel, as important as Bosch: The tech group Huawei has big plans as an automotive supplier. It wants to offer a complete product range for building self-driving cars – from cameras to AI. Frank Sieren spoke with Huawei chief developer Marek Neumann about technology, trends, and strategies. continue reading →
Study: China’s home advantage threatens Europe’s economic power
The protected domestic market is an ideal growth and innovation environment for Chinese firms. When they enter the global market, they have massive advantages, warn think tank ECFR and Rhodium Group in a joint study. Sectors such as solar, rail networks, and telecommunications are particularly threatened by Chinese competition. In the paper, the analysts point out concrete solutions on how the EU Commission can act against China's home advantage. continue reading →
Oppo: smartphone market leader
For the first time, Huawei has had to cede its smartphone pole position in China to rival Oppo. The company from Guangzhou has been one of the five largest smartphone manufacturers in the world since last year. However, Oppo hasn't managed to do that entirely on its own. US sanctions against Huawei have helped. While Huawei is trying to open up new markets beyond smartphones, Oppo now wants to gain a foothold in Germany. continue reading →
Biden hinders Huawei & Co.’s US network expansion
The idea that US President Joe Biden would act differently in foreign relations than his predecessor Donald Trump has already been buried. Now his tough approach to Chinese telecoms suppliers shows that, in part, he is just as tough as his predecessor. The situation is not expected to ease in the foreseeable future. continue reading →
‘Anti-Huawei law’ approved in France
France’s Constitutional Council has approved strict restrictions on Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei. The law, also called the “anti-Huawei law”, is compatible with the French constitution, the council announced. The rules mainly concern the new mobile phone standard 5G. With the regulation, the French government wants to prevent espionage or sabotage from China. The Constitutional […] continue reading →