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Germany to Phase Out Huawei, ZTE from 5G Networks by 2026 for National Security

Jul 11, 2024, 02:54 PM

Germany has reached an agreement to phase out components from Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE from its 5G core mobile network by the end of 2026, citing national security concerns. The ruling coalition's decision, which has been under discussion since 2019, allows telecom operators until 2029 to remove Huawei and ZTE gear from 5G access and transport networks. This move is seen as a concession to the U.S., which has long warned about the security risks posed by Chinese components. The Chinese Foreign Ministry and the Chinese Embassy in Germany have strongly opposed the decision, labeling it as political discrimination and warning that it could harm mutual trust and future cooperation between China and Germany, as well as the EU.