Huawei launches UK 5G charm offensive

London: Huawei on Monday launched a public relations drive to try and persuade the British government to allow the controversial company’s equipment in the nation’s 5G infrastructure.

“Huawei grew up in the UK,” Victor Zhang, the vice-president of the Chinese telecoms giant, said in a statement, lauding its contribution to UK infrastructure.

“We’ve been here for 20 years and were integral in building the 3G and 4G networks we all use every day.”

Huawei’s role in Britain’s next-generation 5G network is under heightened scrutiny, with increasing global mistrust of China after the deadly coronavirus outbreak.