
Chinese embassy urges France to ensure fair competition in choosing 5G equipment suppliers
- Chinese embassy urges France to ensure fair competition in choosing 5G equipment suppliers.
- French media outlets say Huawei may face added restrictions in multiple cities of France.
- ANNSI to release its preliminary report on equipment from various 5G suppliers later this month.
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France is currently in the process of choosing 5G suppliers to roll out a nationwide telecom network. The Chinese embassy expressed its concerns on Sunday that Huawei Technologies will face discrimination due to the U.S accusation on the tech giant. The embassy further implored the French government to support fair competition and not pose greater constraints for Huawei as compared to its other rivals in France.
The United States of America blacklisted Huawei last year with an allegation that it is a Chinese tool for spying. The U.S is currently committed to expanding the ban on Huawei in other countries with a dedicated team consistently trying to convince the governments of the ramifications. Huawei, however, has denied all such allegations.
French Media Outlets Say Huawei May Face Added Restrictions In France
Copy link to sectionWith France planning on introducing the next-gen wireless technology, all eyes are set on the European country’s stance regarding Huawei that has so far not been expressed with certainty. A few media outlets in France have already highlighted the prospect of the Chinese tech company facing severe restrictions in multiple cities.
On its website, the Chinese embassy expressed its disappointment in such rumors and cited French President Emmanuel Macron to have previously reiterated on multiple occasions that France will ensure fair competition in rolling out its 5G telecom network.
French economy ministry refused to comment on the news while Huawei has not responded to the request either so far.
The Chinese embassy further highlighted that Sweden’s Ericsson and Finland’s Nokia was chosen to roll out the domestic 5G network in the country. That shows how strongly does China believes in fair competition and expects the same from France.
ANSSI To Release Its Preliminary Note On Equipment From Multiple Suppliers
Copy link to sectionANSSI, the cybersecurity agency in France, is currently evaluating and assessing the equipment from multiple suppliers. The preliminary findings of the agency are expected to be revealed by the end of this month.
A few of the telecom operators in France have already sided with their supplier of choice. For instance, France’s Orange has recently announced its partnership with Nokia and Ericsson for the upcoming 5G network.
Globally, the UK has announced Huawei to have a limited role in introducing a nationwide 5G network. PM Johnson has also expressed confidence that a broader trade deal will soon be signed with the U.S despite non-compliance with the U.S desire of banning Huawei. The U.S, on the other hand, declared its plans of investing in Ericsson and Nokia in an attempt to sabotage Huawei’s dominance in the 5G market.
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