Germany Launches Full Investigation into Chinese Components in 5G Equipment Amid National Security Concerns
Concerns Over Chinese Reconnaissance Activities and More
Germany is conducting a comprehensive investigation into Chinese-made components embedded in its domestic 5th generation mobile communication (5G) network.
According to foreign media on the 16th, Nancy Faeser, Germany's Minister of the Interior, announced that an inspection has begun targeting all Chinese-made components installed in Germany's 5G network. The investigation is reported to prioritize three key elements: crisis identification, risk prevention, and dependency avoidance.
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Earlier, reports emerged that Germany was considering not using components from Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE (Zhongxing <中興> Telecommunications) in its domestic communication network due to national security concerns. There are worries that these communication components could be exploited for Chinese reconnaissance activities or sabotage operations.
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