Tag: Huawei

US should focus more on expansive operations of Chinese state-owned enterprises: Report
2Aug By Grace TsoiNo Comments
World

US should focus more on expansive operations of Chinese state-owned enterprises: Report

A Washington-based think tank has suggested that the Trump administration should be more focused on the expansive operations of Chinese state-owned enterprises and not just remain fixated on two Chinese firms -- TikTok and Huawei.While these companies undoubtedly raise clear and important concerns, the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) said the US should demonstrate more strategic maturity if it was equally focused on the operations of China Communications Construction Company, COSCO Shipping, and State Grid which are quietly dominating the sectors of infrastructure, telecommunications, transportation, energy, and financial services globally. "Where the United States does pay attention to the global architecture of China's rise, such as the Belt and Road Initiative or t
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Using Chinese 5G equipment akin to inviting Trojan horse into system: Taiwan Digital Minister
25Jul By Joanne SerriehNo Comments
China

Using Chinese 5G equipment akin to inviting Trojan horse into system: Taiwan Digital Minister

Taiwan Digital Minister Audrey Tang has asserted that there is no such thing as "pure private companies" in China and that using Chinese equipment in core telecom infrastructure is similar to inviting a Trojan horse into the network."There's no such thing as pure private companies in China. From the perspective of the PRC, the ruling party can change your leader whenever the situation is intense," Audrey Tang, a hacker-turned-cabinet member said."If you include them [China-linked companies] in the infrastructure then you have to be very careful every time you update the system, as that could make the network vulnerable to allowing a Trojan horse inside the system," she said.Audrey’s remarks came as countries around the world are mulling a ban on Chinese company Huwaei from their 5G network
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“Untrustworthy Chinese Tech, Convinced Nations Not To Use Huawei”: Trump
24Jul By Grace TsoiNo Comments
World

“Untrustworthy Chinese Tech, Convinced Nations Not To Use Huawei”: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that Washington has confronted “untrustworthy” Chinese technology and has convinced many countries not to use Huawei-produced equipment because of its big security risk."We confronted untrustworthy Chinese technology and telecom providers. We convinced many countries not to use Huawei because it's a big security risk. Just today, the UK announced that they are not going to be using it," Trump said.The US had designated Chinese telecom companies Huawei and ZTE Corp as national security threats, saying they have close ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and China’s military apparatus.After the US’ toughened stance on imposing sanctions against Chinese companies, the UK government announced its decision to ban British companies from buying Huawei-pro
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UK set to end use of Huawei technology in 5G network: Reports
17Jul By Grace TsoiNo Comments
World

UK set to end use of Huawei technology in 5G network: Reports

Due to security concerns, the United Kingdom has announced that it will end the use of Huawei technology in its 5G network by this year.UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set for a major policy change after Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) is believed to have reassessed the risk posed by the Chinese tech company.The report comes in the backdrop of the United States designating Chinese telecom companies Huawei and ZTE Corp as national security threats, saying they have close ties with the Chinese Communist Party and China's military apparatus.A study by GCHQ's National Cyber Security Centre has decided the US sanctions barring Huawei from using technology relying on American intellectual property has had a severe impact on the company.Now, officials are crafting proposals to pr...
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