China warns EU of retaliation over proposed Huawei equipment ban

15 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 29

China’s mission to the EU demanded the European Commission remove language labeling Chinese firms as cybersecurity threats in a proposal led by Executive Vice President Henna Virkkunen.
The warning escalates tensions between China and the EU, with Beijing opposing any move to classify Huawei and other Chinese suppliers as 'high risk' for European networks.
The dispute is part of a broader conflict over national security and technology, with the EU considering stricter controls on Chinese telecom equipment amid ongoing global concerns.

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