It is now under consideration in many countries of the world after India banned 59 Chinese apps.
London: The ban on Chinese companies around the world has begun. It is now under consideration in many countries of the world after India banned 59 Chinese apps. The British government has taken such a step just days after India banned china’s major telecom company. Britain has banned Chinese company Huawei amid continued tensions over the Hong Kong issue. The government asked all companies to remove all equipment provided by Huawei for 5G network. The chinese telecom giant’s equipment will be completely removed from the 5G network by the end of 2027. The decision follows advice given by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) on the impact of U.S. sanctions against the telecom giant. After India, the US also banned the company from taking the equipment.
Decision at National Security Council meeting
The decision has been taken at a meeting of the National Security Council chaired by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The decision was taken by the government following the report of the National Cyber Security Council. Huawei is accused of stealing data and leaking secret information.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said concerns about Huawei’s security have increased after the US sanctions. Huawei’s presence can be dangerous for the country’s security. He also said the UK is not confident that Huawei will be able to give any guarantee about the safety of its equipment.
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Huawei expresses regret over decision
The Chinese company, however, expressed grief over the British government’s decision, saying it would review the decision. This will affect the company’s doing business in the UK.
On June 30, the U.S. imposed the ban
Chinese telecom giant Huawei was also banned by the US on June 30. The US Federal Communication Commission voted 5-0 to dismiss Chinese tech giant Huawei and ZTE as a national threat. At the same time, the Trump government had blocked an $8.3 billion fund to buy equipment to U.S. companies. The US telecom regulator voted 5-0 in November itself.
