Pompeo Raises Concerns on China’s Economic Expansion into Italy
The US state secretary Mike Pompeo has raised his concerns on China’s plan to expand its economic influence into Italy during his visit to the Mediterranean country.
Pompeo met with the Italian foreign minister Luigi Di Maio and co-hosted a press conference. At the meeting, Pompeo raised his concerns with Di Maio on the CCP’s attempt to leverage their economic strength in Italy to their strategic advantages. He also urged the Italian government to consider carefully the national security issues involved in the technology provided by tech companies associated with the CCP and the personal privacy risks it poses to Italian citizens.
Di Maio said Italy understood the US’ view and knew their concerns over the construction of 5G infrastructure in Italy. He also said he was fully aware of the responsibilities involved in handling safety issues and promised that he would stay alert as 5G technology is phased in.
#US #Italy #China #5G #Pompeo #LuigiDiMaio #Technology #Diplomacy
Source: RTHK #Sep30
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The US state secretary Mike Pompeo has raised his concerns on China’s plan to expand its economic influence into Italy during his visit to the Mediterranean country.
Pompeo met with the Italian foreign minister Luigi Di Maio and co-hosted a press conference. At the meeting, Pompeo raised his concerns with Di Maio on the CCP’s attempt to leverage their economic strength in Italy to their strategic advantages. He also urged the Italian government to consider carefully the national security issues involved in the technology provided by tech companies associated with the CCP and the personal privacy risks it poses to Italian citizens.
Di Maio said Italy understood the US’ view and knew their concerns over the construction of 5G infrastructure in Italy. He also said he was fully aware of the responsibilities involved in handling safety issues and promised that he would stay alert as 5G technology is phased in.
#US #Italy #China #5G #Pompeo #LuigiDiMaio #Technology #Diplomacy
Source: RTHK #Sep30
https://bit.ly/33DZxMd
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蓬佩奧對中國擬擴大在意大利的經濟影響力表示憂慮
到訪意大利的美國國務卿蓬佩奧，對中國計劃擴大在意大利的經濟影響力表示憂慮。 蓬佩奧與意大利外長迪馬約會面，雙方舉行聯合記者會。蓬佩奧在會上，就中共試圖利用在意大利的經濟實力，達致戰略目的，向迪馬約提出關注，促請意大利政府小心考慮與中共相關科技企業提供的技術，可能帶來的國家安全風險及民眾個人私隱問題。 迪馬約表示，意大利明白美方的立場，又說深知美方對當地興建5G網絡技術的關切，並充分意識到各國在應對安全問題時面臨的責任，承諾在開發5G技術時保持警惕。
Canada watchdog mum as U.K. agency finds security defects in Huawei gear
Unlike the British agency, Canada’s Communication Security Establishment (CSE) does not release annual reports on the testing of Huawei gear.
A senior research associate at Citizen Lab said Canadian to have right to know and understand the actual state what was going on.
The Globe has reported that Canada’s military and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service want Ottawa to block Huawei, saying it is not a trusted vendor and that its 5G equipment could be used for Chinese espionage or to disable crucial infrastructure during an international crisis.
Canada remains the only member of the Five Eyes alliance that has not taken action to ban and drug Huawei participation in 5G networks.
Source: The Globe and Mail #Oct06
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-british-cyberagency-finds-security-defects-in-huawei-gear/
#Huawei #Canada #China #5G
Unlike the British agency, Canada’s Communication Security Establishment (CSE) does not release annual reports on the testing of Huawei gear.
A senior research associate at Citizen Lab said Canadian to have right to know and understand the actual state what was going on.
The Globe has reported that Canada’s military and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service want Ottawa to block Huawei, saying it is not a trusted vendor and that its 5G equipment could be used for Chinese espionage or to disable crucial infrastructure during an international crisis.
Canada remains the only member of the Five Eyes alliance that has not taken action to ban and drug Huawei participation in 5G networks.
Source: The Globe and Mail #Oct06
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-british-cyberagency-finds-security-defects-in-huawei-gear/
#Huawei #Canada #China #5G
Italy vetos 5G Deal between Fastweb and China’s Huawei: Sources
The government used its special vetting powers to block Fastweb from implementing the supply deal with Huawei in the most sensitive part of its fifth generation mobile network.
The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeii described a China noble telecoms technology as a threat to Italy’s national security while visiting in Italy in September.
Fastweb has picked Huawei as the sole supplier for its 5G core network. A source from government said that the government had vetoed the operation and asked Fastweb to diversify its suppliers.
Source: The Reuters #Oct23
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-huawei-italy-5g-idUSKBN2782A5
#Huawei #Italy #5G
The government used its special vetting powers to block Fastweb from implementing the supply deal with Huawei in the most sensitive part of its fifth generation mobile network.
The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeii described a China noble telecoms technology as a threat to Italy’s national security while visiting in Italy in September.
Fastweb has picked Huawei as the sole supplier for its 5G core network. A source from government said that the government had vetoed the operation and asked Fastweb to diversify its suppliers.
Source: The Reuters #Oct23
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-huawei-italy-5g-idUSKBN2782A5
#Huawei #Italy #5G
Italy vetoed telecom group from using Huawei equipment, asking it to diversify suppliers
Italian government is reported to prevent a telecom group based in Milan from signing an agreement with Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications equipment supplier, on 5G core network equipment.
According to the report, Italian government asked the telecom group to diversify its suppliers, and government is evaluating whether Huawei can play a role in its 5G core networks.
The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has visited Italy last month, he described Chinese mobile communication technology as a threat to Italy's national security. But Huawei denied and said it was ready to undergo any scrutiny.
In Beijing, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Chinese entrepreneurs strictly follow the laws, opposed using the national security as an excuse to discriminate and suppress Chinese telecom companies without any evidence.
Source: RTHK #Oct27
#Italy #5G #Huawei #China #NationalSecurity
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1556452-20201024.htm
Italian government is reported to prevent a telecom group based in Milan from signing an agreement with Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications equipment supplier, on 5G core network equipment.
According to the report, Italian government asked the telecom group to diversify its suppliers, and government is evaluating whether Huawei can play a role in its 5G core networks.
The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has visited Italy last month, he described Chinese mobile communication technology as a threat to Italy's national security. But Huawei denied and said it was ready to undergo any scrutiny.
In Beijing, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Chinese entrepreneurs strictly follow the laws, opposed using the national security as an excuse to discriminate and suppress Chinese telecom companies without any evidence.
Source: RTHK #Oct27
#Italy #5G #Huawei #China #NationalSecurity
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1556452-20201024.htm
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意國據報阻電信商用華為設備 要求物色供應商要多元化
意大利政府據報阻止總部設在米蘭的一間電信集團，與中國電信設備商華為，簽署提供5G核心網絡設備的協議。 報道說意大利政府要求該電信集團，尋找供應商時要多元化，又指政府仍在評估華為，能否在意大利的5G核心網絡建設中發揮作用。 美國國務卿蓬佩奧上月訪問意大利時，指中國的移動通信技術對意大利的國家安全構成威脅。華為否認，強調已準備好接受任何安全審查。 在北京，外交部發言人日前指中方企業嚴格遵守法律，反對在無任何證據之下，以國家安全為藉口，無端抹黑及公然打壓中國電信企業。
U.S. see more support from “Clean Network” Plan to Counter China
Undersecretary for Economic Growth, Energy and the environment, Keith Krach said that 49 countries, representing two-thirds of global economic output, have joined the U.S. “Clean Network” Initiative aimed at limiting Chinese company from access to sensitive sectors.
Huawei are the backbone of the Chinese Communist Party’s surveillance state.
“The success of the clean Network has taken all the momentum away from Huawei.”Krach said.
Source: Bloomberg #Oct30
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-30/u-s-sees-more-support-for-clean-network-plan-to-counter-china
#US #5G #Huawei #CCP
Undersecretary for Economic Growth, Energy and the environment, Keith Krach said that 49 countries, representing two-thirds of global economic output, have joined the U.S. “Clean Network” Initiative aimed at limiting Chinese company from access to sensitive sectors.
Huawei are the backbone of the Chinese Communist Party’s surveillance state.
“The success of the clean Network has taken all the momentum away from Huawei.”Krach said.
Source: Bloomberg #Oct30
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-30/u-s-sees-more-support-for-clean-network-plan-to-counter-china
#US #5G #Huawei #CCP
Financial Times Report: Huawei Will Build Chip Factory in Shanghai and Forgo US Technology
The British Financial Times quoted a source in saying that Chinese telecommunications equipment company Huawei has planned to establish a chip manufacturing factory in Shanghai and no longer use the US technologies, in order to solve chips supply caused by the US’s export restrictions.
The report stated that the factory would be operated by Huawei’s collaborator Shanghai IC R&D Center, to ensure sufficient chips supply for core telecommunications equipment business. They expect to commence their production by the end of next year.
The factory would first produce the low-end 45-nanometre chips, and until the second half of 2021, when it would have the ability to manufacture the more advanced 28-nanometre chips for smart TVs and other internet equipment. By 2022, it would be able to produce the 20-nanometre chips for 5G network telecommunication equipment. In addition to the previous one to two years of chips inventory, Shanghai IC R&D Centre believed that the factory could support the sustainable operation of 5G business of Huawei.
Source: Stand News #Nov02
#China #Huawei #chips #US #technology #FinancialTimes #ShanghaiICRDCenter #ICR&D #telecommunications #telecoms #telecom #5G
https://bit.ly/2Is9HXN
The British Financial Times quoted a source in saying that Chinese telecommunications equipment company Huawei has planned to establish a chip manufacturing factory in Shanghai and no longer use the US technologies, in order to solve chips supply caused by the US’s export restrictions.
The report stated that the factory would be operated by Huawei’s collaborator Shanghai IC R&D Center, to ensure sufficient chips supply for core telecommunications equipment business. They expect to commence their production by the end of next year.
The factory would first produce the low-end 45-nanometre chips, and until the second half of 2021, when it would have the ability to manufacture the more advanced 28-nanometre chips for smart TVs and other internet equipment. By 2022, it would be able to produce the 20-nanometre chips for 5G network telecommunication equipment. In addition to the previous one to two years of chips inventory, Shanghai IC R&D Centre believed that the factory could support the sustainable operation of 5G business of Huawei.
Source: Stand News #Nov02
#China #Huawei #chips #US #technology #FinancialTimes #ShanghaiICRDCenter #ICR&D #telecommunications #telecoms #telecom #5G
https://bit.ly/2Is9HXN
Pompeo: US to Have Economic Dialogue with Taiwan, Supply Chain and 5G Security on Agenda
The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced that his deputy Keith Krach, who had visited Taiwan in September, was hosting an economic conversation with Taiwan on Friday, 20 November. Items on the agenda included supply chain and 5G network security. Pompeo said the dialogue, which marks the “strong and growing” economic relationship between Taiwan and the US, will help enhance their corporation in such aspects as health and safety, supply chain security and clean 5G networks. He added that Taiwan is a “vibrant democracy” and “reliable partner”.
According to Pompeo, the dialogue would be hosted by the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States.
As the pandemic continues, Taiwan representatives in Washington said the conversation would have both face-to-face and online components. Physical meetings would be held in Washington and joined by a delegation led by Chen Chern-Chyi, Vice Minister of Economic Affairs. The other officials involved would join the conversation by means of video calls. The dialogue was expected to last for one day.
Source: Stand News #Nov11
#US #Taiwan #Pompeo #Economy #5G #SupplyChainSecurity
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The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced that his deputy Keith Krach, who had visited Taiwan in September, was hosting an economic conversation with Taiwan on Friday, 20 November. Items on the agenda included supply chain and 5G network security. Pompeo said the dialogue, which marks the “strong and growing” economic relationship between Taiwan and the US, will help enhance their corporation in such aspects as health and safety, supply chain security and clean 5G networks. He added that Taiwan is a “vibrant democracy” and “reliable partner”.
According to Pompeo, the dialogue would be hosted by the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States.
As the pandemic continues, Taiwan representatives in Washington said the conversation would have both face-to-face and online components. Physical meetings would be held in Washington and joined by a delegation led by Chen Chern-Chyi, Vice Minister of Economic Affairs. The other officials involved would join the conversation by means of video calls. The dialogue was expected to last for one day.
Source: Stand News #Nov11
#US #Taiwan #Pompeo #Economy #5G #SupplyChainSecurity
https://bit.ly/36D55GL
U.K. Law May Fine Carriers 10% of Sales for Breaching Huawei Ban
The U.K. government has proposed a law that will fine phone companies as much as 10% of sales or 100,000 pounds a day ($133,000) if they break new telecom security rules, including the forthcoming ban on Huawei Technologies Co.’s equipment for 5G networks.
The bill will give the government the power to implement and enforce the ban on Huawei’s 5G equipment that it announced in July. Carriers have until the end of 2020 to stop buying the gear, after the U.K. deemed the Chinese technology giant a security risk, and the companies must remove existing Huawei equipment from their 5G networks by 2027.
Source: Bloomberg #Nov24
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-24/u-k-law-may-fine-carriers-10-of-sales-for-breaching-huawei-ban
#5G #Huawei #China #UK #Telcom
The U.K. government has proposed a law that will fine phone companies as much as 10% of sales or 100,000 pounds a day ($133,000) if they break new telecom security rules, including the forthcoming ban on Huawei Technologies Co.’s equipment for 5G networks.
The bill will give the government the power to implement and enforce the ban on Huawei’s 5G equipment that it announced in July. Carriers have until the end of 2020 to stop buying the gear, after the U.K. deemed the Chinese technology giant a security risk, and the companies must remove existing Huawei equipment from their 5G networks by 2027.
Source: Bloomberg #Nov24
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-24/u-k-law-may-fine-carriers-10-of-sales-for-breaching-huawei-ban
#5G #Huawei #China #UK #Telcom
UK Ban Telecom Companies from Installing new Huawei 5G Device
The British government announced today that local telecommunications firms will be banned from installing new Huawei 5G network equipment after September next year. Oliver Dowden, the UK Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said that the authorities will use unprecedented powers to identify and ban telecommunications equipment which poses a threat to the national security.
Reuters reported that the UK government announced on Monday that local telecommunications firms will no longer install new Huawei 5G network equipment. Besides of that, the government also announced a new strategy to diversify the 5G supply chain, including an initial 250 million pound (approximately 2.5 billion HKD) investment, trials in collaboration with Japanese firm NEC, and the establishment of new research facilities. Oliver Dowden emphasized that the government is setting out a clear path to completely remove high-risk vendors from its 5G networks.
Source from: Stand News #Nov30
#UK #Huawei #5G
The British government announced today that local telecommunications firms will be banned from installing new Huawei 5G network equipment after September next year. Oliver Dowden, the UK Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said that the authorities will use unprecedented powers to identify and ban telecommunications equipment which poses a threat to the national security.
Reuters reported that the UK government announced on Monday that local telecommunications firms will no longer install new Huawei 5G network equipment. Besides of that, the government also announced a new strategy to diversify the 5G supply chain, including an initial 250 million pound (approximately 2.5 billion HKD) investment, trials in collaboration with Japanese firm NEC, and the establishment of new research facilities. Oliver Dowden emphasized that the government is setting out a clear path to completely remove high-risk vendors from its 5G networks.
Source from: Stand News #Nov30
#UK #Huawei #5G
Reuters: Telecom Italia Intends to Reduce Purchases of Huawei 5G Equipment
Reuters reported on 23 December that Telecom Italia has decided to retain Nokia as a supplier of its 5G network equipment to reduce the proportion of that supplied by Huawei. Among the suppliers whose contracts have been reviewed, Sweden’s Ericsson will supply most of the equipment with Huawei and Nokia winning 20 to 25% of the contracts. Negotiations on reducing the proportion of contracts awarded to Huawei are still in progress.
According to the report, the US has been persuading Italy and other European countries to avoid using Huawei’s equipment, which may pose a threat to national security, an allegation denied by Huawei. Italy still refuses to completely prohibit the use of Huawei equipment.
Source: Stand News #Dec23
#Huawei #TelecomItalia #Ericsson #Nokia #5G
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Reuters reported on 23 December that Telecom Italia has decided to retain Nokia as a supplier of its 5G network equipment to reduce the proportion of that supplied by Huawei. Among the suppliers whose contracts have been reviewed, Sweden’s Ericsson will supply most of the equipment with Huawei and Nokia winning 20 to 25% of the contracts. Negotiations on reducing the proportion of contracts awarded to Huawei are still in progress.
According to the report, the US has been persuading Italy and other European countries to avoid using Huawei’s equipment, which may pose a threat to national security, an allegation denied by Huawei. Italy still refuses to completely prohibit the use of Huawei equipment.
Source: Stand News #Dec23
#Huawei #TelecomItalia #Ericsson #Nokia #5G
https://bit.ly/3nPTzPH
Brazil to Look into Banning Companies that Use 5G Equipment from Huawei
In support of the US’s Clean Network Program, Brazil was looking into legal procedures to restrict national telecommunication companies from using 5G network equipment developed by Huawei. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s national security advisor was looking into whether or not the government should ban Huawei with a presidential decree. However, as many major telecommunication companies have partnered with Huawei for years, the move was expected to be met with strong opposition.
A report stated that the Secretary of Institutional Security Augusto Heleno was in discussions with the Ministry of Communications to set up security provisions that telecommunication companies and equipment suppliers must comply to. They were also studying into the feasibility of a presidential decree. The US has criticised Huawei for its ties with China’s People’s Liberation Army and has expressed concerns over the leaking of confidential information to the Chinese government, which presents threats to national security.
As China has been Brazil’s most important trade partner, the ban on Huawei was expected to be met with strong oppositions from the industry and even from within the government, including the Brazilian Vice President Hamilton Mourao. The Brazilian Minister for Communications Fabio Faria refused to comment on the report, while Heleno has said that he was not involved in affairs pertaining to 5G.
#Brazil #5G #Huawei #JairBolsonaro #AugustoHeleno #HamiltonMourao #FabioFaria #Telecommunication #NationalSecurity #Beijing #ChineseGovernment #PLA #CleanNetwork
Source: Apple Daily #Dec09
https://bit.ly/3sRiRzP
In support of the US’s Clean Network Program, Brazil was looking into legal procedures to restrict national telecommunication companies from using 5G network equipment developed by Huawei. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s national security advisor was looking into whether or not the government should ban Huawei with a presidential decree. However, as many major telecommunication companies have partnered with Huawei for years, the move was expected to be met with strong opposition.
A report stated that the Secretary of Institutional Security Augusto Heleno was in discussions with the Ministry of Communications to set up security provisions that telecommunication companies and equipment suppliers must comply to. They were also studying into the feasibility of a presidential decree. The US has criticised Huawei for its ties with China’s People’s Liberation Army and has expressed concerns over the leaking of confidential information to the Chinese government, which presents threats to national security.
As China has been Brazil’s most important trade partner, the ban on Huawei was expected to be met with strong oppositions from the industry and even from within the government, including the Brazilian Vice President Hamilton Mourao. The Brazilian Minister for Communications Fabio Faria refused to comment on the report, while Heleno has said that he was not involved in affairs pertaining to 5G.
#Brazil #5G #Huawei #JairBolsonaro #AugustoHeleno #HamiltonMourao #FabioFaria #Telecommunication #NationalSecurity #Beijing #ChineseGovernment #PLA #CleanNetwork
Source: Apple Daily #Dec09
https://bit.ly/3sRiRzP
Huawei appeals Sweden's ban on company for selling 5G gear
On 3 Sep, Huawei said it had filed an appeal against a ruling by a Swedish court in June that upheld a ban on the Chinese company for selling 5G equipment in the country. Also, they had requested a hearing.
The Court of Appeal could decide if such a hearing should be held or a preliminary ruling from the European Court of Justice should be requested.
Source: Reuters #Oct01
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/huawei-appeals-swedens-ban-company-selling-5g-gear-2021-10-01/
#Huawei #5G #Appeal
On 3 Sep, Huawei said it had filed an appeal against a ruling by a Swedish court in June that upheld a ban on the Chinese company for selling 5G equipment in the country. Also, they had requested a hearing.
The Court of Appeal could decide if such a hearing should be held or a preliminary ruling from the European Court of Justice should be requested.
Source: Reuters #Oct01
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/huawei-appeals-swedens-ban-company-selling-5g-gear-2021-10-01/
#Huawei #5G #Appeal
Huawei appeals Sweden's ban on company for selling 5G gear
Huawei (HWT.UL) said on Friday it had filed an appeal against a ruling by a Swedish court in June that upheld a ban on the Chinese company for selling 5G equipment in the country.
The company said it had requested an oral hearing in the case, but the Court of Appeal could decide if such a hearing should be held or a preliminary ruling from the European Court of Justice should be requested.
Huawei had earlier said it would consider all options, including an appeal.
Source: Reuters #Oct01
https://www.reuters.com/article/sweden-huawei-tech-idUSKBN2GR38X
#Huawei #Swedish #5G #European #Ban
Huawei (HWT.UL) said on Friday it had filed an appeal against a ruling by a Swedish court in June that upheld a ban on the Chinese company for selling 5G equipment in the country.
The company said it had requested an oral hearing in the case, but the Court of Appeal could decide if such a hearing should be held or a preliminary ruling from the European Court of Justice should be requested.
Huawei had earlier said it would consider all options, including an appeal.
Source: Reuters #Oct01
https://www.reuters.com/article/sweden-huawei-tech-idUSKBN2GR38X
#Huawei #Swedish #5G #European #Ban