5G tech a tool for freedom, not for suppression and censorship, says Trump

The 5G telecom technology should be a tool for freedom and prosperity and must not be used as a conduit for suppression and censorship, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, remarks seen as a clear reference to Chinese firm Huawei against which the US slapped sanctions.

The US has already banned Huawei, the world leader in telecom equipment and the number two smartphone producer, over concerns of security.

In his media statement after talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump also referred to “Quad”, a coalition of India, the US, Australia and Japan formed to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific in the backdrop of China’s aggressive military posturing in the region.