UK to Enlist Huawei to Help Build 5G Network Despite US Warnings
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UK to Enlist Huawei to Help Build
5G Network Despite US Warnings The Trump administration has
been pushing for a total ban on
Huawei products, stating Beijing
could potentially use the tech for spying. The administration also warned that
information shared between the
U.K. and U.S. could be put at risk. On Tuesday, the British government
announced that it will allow Huawei to
assist in building their 5G network. Huawei, who has been operating in the U.K. under
government supervision since 2003, will reportedly
be excluded from "security critical" areas. Ian Levy, National Cyber Security Centre, via CNN Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport A "disappointed" Trump administration
will continue to encourage "all countries"
to avoid using Huawei equipment. Trump administration official, via CNN
5G Network Despite US Warnings The Trump administration has
been pushing for a total ban on
Huawei products, stating Beijing
could potentially use the tech for spying. The administration also warned that
information shared between the
U.K. and U.S. could be put at risk. On Tuesday, the British government
announced that it will allow Huawei to
assist in building their 5G network. Huawei, who has been operating in the U.K. under
government supervision since 2003, will reportedly
be excluded from "security critical" areas. Ian Levy, National Cyber Security Centre, via CNN Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport A "disappointed" Trump administration
will continue to encourage "all countries"
to avoid using Huawei equipment. Trump administration official, via CNN