Ex-MI6 chief Sir Richard Dearlove 'shocked' at not being asked about Britain using Huawei technology
3 years, 11 months ago

Ex-MI6 chief Sir Richard Dearlove 'shocked' at not being asked about Britain using Huawei technology

Daily Mail  

A former MI6 chief has revealed his shock at not being consulted about the decision to introduce Huawei technology in Britain. Sir Richard Dearlove, head of MI6 from 1999 to 2004, said he and other members of the security services were 'intensely shocked' when they heard that the original Huawei deal went through. A 2013 report by the Intelligence and Security Committee found that officials knew there were legal mechanisms available to block Huawei's interest in UK infrastructure but decided not to inform the government as 'the potential trade, financial and diplomatic consequences of using them would be too significant'. Sir Richard Dearlove, head of MI6 from 1999 to 2004, has revealed how members of the security services were shocked at the Huawei deal In July Huawei was banned from the network and all of its existing 5G technology has to be stripped out by 2027 over national security concerns The government announced in July that it was U-turning on a decision it made in January to grant the Chinese tech giant a role in building Britain's 5G network. The decision to ban Huawei from the 5G network promoted a furious response from Beijing and came after the US had urged its allies not to use the company's technology because of national security concerns - concerns which have always been rejected by the firm.

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US bans Chinese telecom devices, citing ‘national security’
2 years, 1 month ago

US bans Chinese telecom devices, citing ‘national security’

Al Jazeera  

US Federal Communications Commission decision includes devices from Huawei, ZTE and other manufacturers. The United States Federal Communications Commission has announced it is banning telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from prominent Chinese brands, including Huawei and ZTE, citing an “unacceptable risk to national security”. “Our unanimous decision represents the first time in the FCC’s history that we have voted to …

Huawei plans to launch new operating system for phones in June
3 years, 7 months ago

Huawei plans to launch new operating system for phones in June

The Hindu  

China's Huawei Technologies said it will launch its new Harmony operating system for smartphones on June 2, its biggest move yet aimed at recovering from the damage done by U.S. sanctions to its mobile phone business. U.S. sanctions banned Google from providing technical support to new Huawei phone models and access to Google Mobile Services, the bundle of developer services …

UK to ban new Huawei gear installations after Sept
4 years, 1 month ago

UK to ban new Huawei gear installations after Sept

Associated Press  

LONDON — Wireless carriers in the U.K. won’t be allowed to install Huawei equipment in their high-speed 5G networks after September 2021, the British government said Monday, hardening its line against the Chinese technology company. The government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson in July banned Huawei from having a role in building Britain’s next-generation mobile phone networks over security concerns …

UK Bans Installation of New Huawei 5G Kit from September 2021
4 years, 1 month ago

UK Bans Installation of New Huawei 5G Kit from September 2021

News 18  

British telecommunications firms must not install new Huawei 5G kit after September 2021, the government said on Monday, as part of a plan to purge the Chinese firm’s equipment from high speed mobile networks. China has criticised that decision, while Huawei said last week it was disappointed Britain was looking to exclude it from the 5G rollout after the publication …

Britain bans new Huawei 5G kit installation from September 2021
4 years, 1 month ago

Britain bans new Huawei 5G kit installation from September 2021

The Hindu  

British telecommunications firms must not install new Huawei 5G kit after September 2021, the government said on Monday, as part of a plan to purge the Chinese firm's equipment from high speed mobile networks. China has criticised that decision, while Huawei said last week it was disappointed Britain was looking to exclude it from the 5G roll-out after the publication …

U.K. to ban new Huawei gear installations after September
4 years, 1 month ago

U.K. to ban new Huawei gear installations after September

LA Times  

U.K. telecom companies won’t be allowed to install Huawei equipment in their high-speed 5G networks after September 2021, the British government said Monday. Wireless carriers in the U.K. won’t be allowed to install Huawei equipment in their high-speed 5G networks after September 2021, the British government said Monday, hardening its line against the Chinese technology company. The government of Prime …

‘Great challenges’: Huawei chairman says US sanctions are hurting
4 years, 3 months ago

‘Great challenges’: Huawei chairman says US sanctions are hurting

Al Jazeera  

Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies says its supply chain is under attack from the United States and called on Washington to reconsider its trade restrictions which were hurting suppliers globally. The world’s biggest maker of mobile telecommunications equipment and smartphones is under pressure from US trade curbs designed to choke off Huawei’s access to commercially available chips. “The US has …

Huawei Fears It May Be Excluded From Poland's 5G Network
4 years, 4 months ago

Huawei Fears It May Be Excluded From Poland's 5G Network

News 18  

WARSAW: Poland’s planned criteria for assessing the risk of telecoms equipment providers are political and may be aimed at excluding Huawei from developing the country’s 5G network, the Chinese company said on Wednesday. The bill says telecoms operators would not be allowed to buy new equipment from suppliers seen as “high risk” and would have to replace existing equipment from …

Trump administration imposes new Huawei restrictions
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump administration imposes new Huawei restrictions

Associated Press  

The Trump administration is further tightening restrictions on China’s Huawei, seeking to starve it of crucial components by cutting off all access to U.S. technology. “And any country that uses it, we’re not going to do anything in terms of sharing intelligence.” The Commerce Department’s new rules, rolled out Monday, will further block Huawei from accessing chip technology. But the …

Shutting the door on Huawei
4 years, 5 months ago

Shutting the door on Huawei

The Hindu  

In a dramatic reversal of its decision in January allowing Huawei to have a limited role in its telecommunications network, the U.K. has finally decided to ban the Chinese company. “Given the uncertainty this creates around Huawei’s supply chain, the U.K. can no longer be confident it will be able to guarantee the security of future Huawei 5G equipment,” he …

What is the truth about 5G? Four Corners spoke to leading experts and anti-5G activists to find out
4 years, 5 months ago

What is the truth about 5G? Four Corners spoke to leading experts and anti-5G activists to find out

ABC  

The global rollout of 5G has spawned wild conspiracy theories, and the coronavirus pandemic was the perfect environment for them to spread. But among those spreading misinformation has been the US arm of Russian state-owned broadcaster RT, which has repeatedly broadcast widely discredited 5G health fears to its US audience, saying things like 5G "might kill you". It has been …

Divided over Huawei
4 years, 5 months ago

Divided over Huawei

The Hindu  

No corporation in the history of modern capitalism has faced the kind of coordinated attack that the global telecom equipment leader Huawei has in the last few months. Attack on Huawei For several years now there have been allegations, mostly unsubstantiated, that networks using Huawei components may be prone to attacks because of “back doors” that enable surveillance. These vague …

UK ban on Huawei opens door for competitors, although consumers may pick up tab
4 years, 5 months ago

UK ban on Huawei opens door for competitors, although consumers may pick up tab

Live Mint  

Britain's decision to ban China's Huawei Technologies from next-generation 5G telecom networks is the latest blow to the global leader in telecom equipment and could help lay the groundwork for broader changes in the industry. COSTS AND DELAYS There are costs to barring Huawei -- the British government has estimated that its decision to purge Huawei equipment will cost the …

Q&A: what does Huawei do and how hard is it to remove its 5G kit?
4 years, 5 months ago

Q&A: what does Huawei do and how hard is it to remove its 5G kit?

The Telegraph  

The Government confirmed on Tuesday that it is banning Huawei from its next-generation telecoms network and stripping out all its existing infrastructure, following years of wrangling over the decision. Just six months ago, the Government set a 35pc cap on the amount of Huawei 5G and fibre equipment that operators could use in their networks, and said its kit could …

Trump on UK's Huawei ban: 'I did this myself'
4 years, 5 months ago

Trump on UK's Huawei ban: 'I did this myself'

Firstpost  

By Guy Faulconbridge and Niklas Pollard LONDON/BEIJING - U.S. President Donald Trump said he was responsible for Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to ban Huawei from Britain’s 5G network, a remark that London brushed off and Beijing said said proved the British move was political. “We convinced many countries, many countries - I did this myself for the most part …

UK ban on Huawei 'seriously damages' trust with China, country's ambassador says
4 years, 6 months ago

UK ban on Huawei 'seriously damages' trust with China, country's ambassador says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK’s decision to exclude Huawei from its 5G networks has …

China lashes out at U.K. for Huawei ban
4 years, 6 months ago

China lashes out at U.K. for Huawei ban

The Hindu  

Beijing lashed out Wednesday at Britain’s decision to ban Huawei equipment, saying London had become “America’s dupe” and vowing to take measures to protect the interests of Chinese companies. “China will fully and solemnly assess this matter, and will take a series of necessary measures to safeguard Chinese companies’ legitimate rights and interests,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said …

‘Disappointing and wrong’: China accuses West of ‘manipulation’ over UK ban on Huawei 5G
4 years, 6 months ago

‘Disappointing and wrong’: China accuses West of ‘manipulation’ over UK ban on Huawei 5G

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China has condemned the UK’s …

Huawei kit must be stripped from UK 5G networks by 2027
4 years, 6 months ago

Huawei kit must be stripped from UK 5G networks by 2027

The Telegraph  

The Government has ordered telecoms businesses to remove all Huawei equipment from the UK's 5G networks by 2027, triggering a renewed clash with Beijing. UK's mobile providers will also be banned from buying new Huawei 5G equipment after the end of this year - a move that is expected to delay the rollout of 5G by a year. Operators will …

Huawei’s hopes of global domination have been dashed
4 years, 6 months ago

Huawei’s hopes of global domination have been dashed

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — Britain’s decision to ban Huawei from the country’s 5G network is a huge blow to the Chinese conglomerate’s global ambitions and hopes of leading the next generation of wireless technology. The company’s supply chain has been upended by the latest US restrictions, prompting renewed concerns about the security risks of using its product Britain’s “decision …

Huawei’s removal from Britain’s 5G network was all but inevitable
4 years, 6 months ago

Huawei’s removal from Britain’s 5G network was all but inevitable

The Independent  

The announcement that Huawei will be barred from Britain’s 5G network in a few years is hardly a surprise. An emergency review by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre was ordered with alacrity by Downing Street, while briefings began to suggest that Boris Johnson wanted Huawei totally eliminated from the UK network by 2023 – a timescale viewed in industry …

What exactly is 5G, why is Huawei banned from the deal, and how will it affect consumers in the UK?
4 years, 6 months ago

What exactly is 5G, why is Huawei banned from the deal, and how will it affect consumers in the UK?

Daily Mail  

What exactly is 5G? 5G is the next generation of fast mobile internet connection, but Huawei has been ditched from the UK's 5G network due to security concerns What has happened? The decision to ban Huawei from Britain's 5G network comes after Donald Trump announced sanctions on Huawei in May as part of a trade war What kind of sanctions? …

HENRY DEEDES sees the Huawei deal go up in smoke
4 years, 6 months ago

HENRY DEEDES sees the Huawei deal go up in smoke

Daily Mail  

From the House of Commons yesterday there came the familiar sound of screeching tyres, followed by rising smoke and the lingering aroma of scorched rubber. The unfortunate minister yanking up the handbrake this time was Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden Six months after backbench Tory MPs warned it might not be the wisest idea to invite what many see as an …

Boris Johnson bans Huawei from UK’s 5G network in major U-turn
4 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson bans Huawei from UK’s 5G network in major U-turn

The Independent  

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What the UK's Huawei decision on 5G means for mobile services
4 years, 6 months ago

What the UK's Huawei decision on 5G means for mobile services

Daily Mail  

In a long-rumoured announcement today, the UK government revealed that Chinese technology company Huawei will be banned from the UK's 5G networks. In a statement, Huawei called the government's decision ‘disappointing’ and said it’s ‘bad news for anyone in the UK with a mobile phone’, urging it to reconsider. ‘Who will fork out for these additional costs and disruption in …

Britain bans China’s Huawei, handing US big win
4 years, 6 months ago

Britain bans China’s Huawei, handing US big win

Live Mint  

Britain on Tuesday bowed to US pressure and ordered the phased removal of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei from its 5G network despite warnings of retaliation from Beijing. He said the new guidelines also required all of Huawei's existing 5G gear to be stripped out "by 2027". The UK was then completing its tortuous departure from the European Union and looking …

UK bans Huawei from 5G networks in security crackdown
4 years, 6 months ago

UK bans Huawei from 5G networks in security crackdown

Live Mint  

Huawei Technologies Co. will be banned from providing equipment for the UK’s next generation mobile networks from the end of this year, in a sweeping crackdown on the Chinese company that risks escalating tensions between London and Beijing. Under the blueprint agreed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, operators will not be able to add any new Huawei components to their …

Government announces major Huawei U-turn as it bans firm from UK's 5G network
4 years, 6 months ago

Government announces major Huawei U-turn as it bans firm from UK's 5G network

Daily Mail  

China's ambassador yesterday hinted at retaliation over the 'disappointing and wrong' decision to strip Huawei out of Britain's 5G network - adding it was 'questionable' if the UK can be an 'open and fair' business environment for firms from other countries. Liu Xiaoming, the Chinese ambassador to the UK, tweeted yesterday: 'Disappointing and wrong decision by the UK on Huawei' …

U.K. set to ban Huawei from 5G, angering China and pleasing Trump
4 years, 6 months ago

U.K. set to ban Huawei from 5G, angering China and pleasing Trump

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to ban Huawei from Britain’s 5G network on Tuesday, angering China but delighting U.S. President Donald Trump by signalling that the world’s biggest telecoms equipment maker is no longer welcome in the West. Now, as Britain prepares to cast off from the European Union, Johnson will risk the ire of the world’s second largest …

Boris Johnson prepares to bow to Tory revolt by AXING Huawei from 5G
4 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson prepares to bow to Tory revolt by AXING Huawei from 5G

Daily Mail  

Tories heralded a 'long march' away from Beijing's influence today as Boris Johnson prepares to announce that Huawei is being axed from the UK's 5G network. Tough American sanctions have prevented the firm from using any US-patented technology in its microchips Ministers including Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and chief whip Mark Spencer were in Downing Street for Cabinet today Huawei …

Huawei says UK ban threatens to move UK into digital slow lane
4 years, 6 months ago

Huawei says UK ban threatens to move UK into digital slow lane

China Daily  

The Huawei logo is seen illustrated in this publicity picture. Chinese technology company Huawei said Tuesday that the British government's move to ban the company's involvement in the country's 5G networks is a "disappointing decision" which "threatens to move Britain into the digital slow lane, push up bills and deepen the digital divide." The British government announced on Tuesday that …

Britain set to ban Huawei from 5G, though timescale unclear
4 years, 6 months ago

Britain set to ban Huawei from 5G, though timescale unclear

Live Mint  

LONDON :Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to ban Huawei from Britain's 5G network in a landmark decision that will anger Beijing but win plaudits from President Donald Trump as the United States grapples with China's rising economic and technological clout. The United States says Huawei, the world's biggest producer of telecoms equipment, is an agent of the Chinese Communist …

Ex-MI6 chief Richard Dearlove urges 'reset of whole relationship' with China
4 years, 6 months ago

Ex-MI6 chief Richard Dearlove urges 'reset of whole relationship' with China

Daily Mail  

The UK is looking at a 'reset of its whole relationship' with China amid growing tensions, a former head of MI6 said today. Amid mounting signs that Boris Johnson will announce a U-turn this week on Huawei's involvement in the 5G network, Sir Richard said the firm is an 'intimate part of the Chinese state'. The comments came amid claims …

Huawei says U.S. sanctions have no immediate impact on UK 5G supplies
4 years, 6 months ago

Huawei says U.S. sanctions have no immediate impact on UK 5G supplies

Live Mint  

U.S. sanctions targeting China's Huawei have had no immediate impact on its ability to supply 5G equipment to Britain, a senior company executive said on Wednesday, calling for more time to understand the full repercussions of the restrictions. Huawei Vice President Victor Zhang said it would take months to establish the impact of the U.S. measures announced in May, which …

US FCC designates Huawei, ZTE as national security threats
4 years, 6 months ago

US FCC designates Huawei, ZTE as national security threats

Al Jazeera  

‘We cannot and will not allow the Chinese Communist Party to exploit network vulnerabilities,’ the FCC chairman said. The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday formally designated Chinese firms Huawei Technologies Co and ZTE Corp as posing threats to United States national security, a declaration that bars US firms from tapping an $8.3bn government fund to purchase equipment from the companies. …

UK plan for 2023 Huawei cut-off is 'impractical' and could cost £1.5bn
4 years, 7 months ago

UK plan for 2023 Huawei cut-off is 'impractical' and could cost £1.5bn

The Telegraph  

A cut-off date for installing new Huawei kit into the UK’s 5G networks is impractical and will force telecoms companies to spend nearly £1.5bn on removing existing technology, experts have warned. Ministers could reportedly bar telecoms companies from buying new Huawei equipment from 2023, dodging an immediate ban on the technology which is at the heart of a diplomatic row …

NATO chief pushes UK to review Huawei and 5G security
4 years, 7 months ago

NATO chief pushes UK to review Huawei and 5G security

The Telegraph  

The Secretary General of NATO has said it is “important” for the UK to review the security of its 5G networks and the role of Huawei equipment. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said “I trust that the UK government will design their networks in ways that protect the networks and make sure that the UK has secure 5G networks,” in …

Boris Johnson must provide clarity on Huawei 5G alternatives, says HPE boss
4 years, 7 months ago

Boris Johnson must provide clarity on Huawei 5G alternatives, says HPE boss

The Telegraph  

Stripping Huawei equipment out of the UK’s 5G networks won’t damage the roll-out of the technology as long as the Government provides clear guidance, according to the managing director of HPE. “The reality of 5G … is that there will be more options for supply, not less, and consequently fewer reasons to include potentially unsafe technology in UK networks,” Mr …

Huawei takes out UK ads as pressure for 5G ban mounts
4 years, 7 months ago

Huawei takes out UK ads as pressure for 5G ban mounts

CNN  

London CNN Business — Huawei launched a major public relations campaign in the United Kingdom on Monday in a bid to persuade British politicians and the public that it can be trusted to help build the country’s 5G network. The Chinese telecom giant said it plans to take out a series of full page It comes as the United Kingdom …

Inside the talks to end the UK's reliance on Huawei
4 years, 7 months ago

Inside the talks to end the UK's reliance on Huawei

The Telegraph  

At the start of the year, before coronavirus swept across the country, politicians had a very different crisis on their hands. Boris Johnson announced he was allowing Chinese firm Huawei to build part of the UK’s 5G network - and Donald Trump was furious. Ministers are understood to have held talks over funneling taxpayer cash into an international scheme to …

Boris Johnson to reduce Huawei’s role in Britain’s 5G network in the wake of coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 7 months ago

Boris Johnson to reduce Huawei’s role in Britain’s 5G network in the wake of coronavirus outbreak

The Telegraph  

The Prime Minister plans to reduce Huawei’s involvement in Britain’s 5G network in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the Telegraph has learned. Conservative MPs had previously liked Huawei to “heroin” and argued the “rushed” deal had angered allies and left Britain “utterly friendless” after members of the Five Eyes alliance raised fears over spying. The deal was struck before …

Huawei accuses US of damaging global tech with blacklist extension
4 years, 7 months ago

Huawei accuses US of damaging global tech with blacklist extension

Daily Mail  

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei has accused the Trump administration of damaging the global technology industry with its extended trade ban. The company said the US will cause damage to the global technology industry by ‘undermining trust and collaboration in the sector’, and affect services for 3 billion people. Huawei has shot back regarding the decision, saying it was banned originally …

Huawei hits out at ‘groundless’ criticism amid calls for Chinese firm to be stripped of 5G role in UK
4 years, 9 months ago

Huawei hits out at ‘groundless’ criticism amid calls for Chinese firm to be stripped of 5G role in UK

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chinese telecoms giant Huawei has hit out at “groundless” criticism of its involvement …

'Crass and tasteless': Huawei blasted for trying to using coronavirus pandemic as 5G leverage
4 years, 9 months ago

'Crass and tasteless': Huawei blasted for trying to using coronavirus pandemic as 5G leverage

Daily Mail  

Chinese tech giant Huawei was blasted today after attempting to use the coronavirus pandemic as a bargaining tool in its battle to remain part of the UK's 5G network. Tory MP Bob Seely told MailOnline: 'It is pretty crass and tasteless that Huawei yet again is trying to use this crisis for their own ends and Chinese state ends. A …

Boris Johnson put 'on warning' over Huawei after narrowly defeating Tory rebellion
4 years, 10 months ago

Boris Johnson put 'on warning' over Huawei after narrowly defeating Tory rebellion

The Telegraph  

Boris Johnson has been "put on warning" by his own MPs over Huawei's involvement in Britain's 5G network after narrowly seeing off his biggest backbench rebellion since the election. They included eight former Cabinet ministers, among them Sir Iain Duncan Smith, David Davis and Dr Liam Fox, who warned that they would renew their efforts unless ministers committed to a …

MPs to call for Huawei deal to be dropped by 2023
4 years, 10 months ago

MPs to call for Huawei deal to be dropped by 2023

The Telegraph  

Writing for The Telegraph, Mr Duncan Smith said: "It seems to many that the UK is too concerned about upsetting the Chinese, and in continuing to use Huawei we are losing our friends and allies. "In the week we launched our hopes for a free trade deal with the USA, our continuing determination to use Huawei now, as President Trump …

Trump ‘tore into’ Boris Johnson over Huawei in phone call, source says
4 years, 11 months ago

Trump ‘tore into’ Boris Johnson over Huawei in phone call, source says

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump “tore into” UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a phone call last week after Britain announced it would allow Huawei into its 5G networks, according to a person familiar with the call. “The United States is disappointed by the UK’s decision,” a senior administration official said when it was announced, adding the US would …

Seeing threat in China’s 5G dominance, Barr calls for U.S. to back Huawei rivals
4 years, 11 months ago

Seeing threat in China’s 5G dominance, Barr calls for U.S. to back Huawei rivals

LA Times  

The U.S. should urgently consider whether to enter into partnerships with companies of allied nations to counter the threat posed by China’s dominance of emerging 5G technology, Atty. The U.S. should be “actively considering” investments into Nokia or Ericsson — even weighing taking a controlling stake — to accelerate development of an alternative to relying on Chinese technology and, specifically, …

Huawei and ZTE urge US not to label them as risks to national security
4 years, 11 months ago

Huawei and ZTE urge US not to label them as risks to national security

Firstpost  

Last week, UK announced it was giving Huawei a role in its new generation of telecoms infrastructure. Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and ZTE Corp on Monday both asked the US Federal Communications Commission not to finalise its designation of the China tech giants as risks to US national security. In November, the FCC voted 5-0 to initially designate Huawei and …

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