Security News > 2020 > June > Huawei launches UK charm offensive: We've provided 2G, 3G and 4G for 20 years, and you're worried about 5G?

Some have claimed the Trump administration's concerns have more to do with losing the 5G arms race than anything else, but ostensibly its chief worries have been chalked up to security, with the US government claiming Huawei's 5G kit could be backdoored by Beijing.

For its part, earlier this year, the UK's Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport labelled Huawei as a "High-risk" vendor over its perceived ties to the Chinese government, and issued strong new rules prohibiting carriers from using the firm's equipment within the core 5G network.

In a media briefing, vice president Victor Zhang emphasised Huawei's opposition to these measures, arguing that they benefit neither the UK nor - naturally - Huawei.

"We have been in the UK for 20 years and have worked with customers like BT and Vodafone to deploy broadband from the earliest stage - 2G, 3G, 4G, and copper and fibre broadband - and now we are entering into the new stage with 5G and full-fibre broadband. This is critical for the UK to enable your economic recovery and lead the industrial revolution."

Zhang also expressed hopes that the UK will eventually reconsider its decision to limit Huawei's 5G involvement.

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