Beijing shows concern over India’s move to keep Chinese telcos out of 5G trials

NEW DELHI: China on Wednesday expressed “concern and regret” over the Indian government’s move a day earlier to keep Chinese telecommunications companies out of 5G trials in the country.

“We noted relevant notification, and express concern and regret that Chinese telecommunications companies have not been permitted to conduct 5G trials with Indian Telecom Service Providers in India,” a Chinese embassy spokesman said.

Noting that Chinese companies had been operating in India for many years and was part of India’s efforts to boost its infrastructure, the spokesman said: “To exclude Chinese telecommunications companies from the trials will not only harm their legitimate rights and interests, but also hinder the improvement of the Indian business environment,