China's commerce ministry threatens retaliation over EU cybersecurity law targeting Huawei and ZTE
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Updated · South China Morning Post · Apr 20
China's commerce ministry threatens retaliation over EU cybersecurity law targeting Huawei and ZTE
15 articles · Updated · South China Morning Post · Apr 20
China warns it may investigate and take reciprocal measures against EU firms if the proposed law excludes Chinese companies from the EU market.
The draft act would require EU members to remove high-risk suppliers like Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks within three years, making such removal mandatory for the first time.
If enacted, the law could see Chinese firms barred from critical EU sectors beyond telecommunications, including cloud computing, medical devices, and semiconductors, escalating trade tensions between China and the EU.
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