After US, UK mulls tougher action on Huawei

London: In a U-turn, the UK government that earlier allowed Huawei to sell its 5G technology in the country has signalled a tougher stand against the Chinese telecom giant, a day after the US designated Huawei and ZTE as national security risks.

The UK Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden told reporters that he “wanted Samsung and NEC to become 5G network kit providers”, and a review is under way into how forthcoming US sanctions on Huawei would affect the UK’s use of its products.

“Given that these sanctions… are extensive, it is likely to have an impact on the viability of Huawei as a provider for the 5G network,” Dowden was quoted as saying.