Canada will block Huawei and ZTE on 5G networks.

 Canada will block Huawei and ZTE on 5G networks.

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The United States has warned of the security implications of granting Chinese tech giant Huawei access to key communications infrastructure that could be used to spy on Pau BARRENA. Text size REVIEWS with official announcement Canada will shut down Chinese communications giants Huawei and ZTE over 5G wireless networks due to national security concerns, officials said Thursday. The long-awaited move follows the United States and other key partners, and comes at the heels of a telecommunications dispute between Ottawa and Beijing over the arrest of Huawei's top official with an American warrant, which has now been resolved. The United States has warned of the security consequences of giving Chinese technology companies access to key communications infrastructure that could be used for espionage. The claims have been refuted by both Huawei and Beijing. Canadian Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino made the announcement at a press conference. Canada's telecommunications companies would be unable to put products or services on their networks that compromise our country's security "he declared Those who already own these gadgets must turn them off and dispose of them." Canada has been considering the matter for several years, often delaying the decision that was expected for the first time in 2019. Ottawa has remained silent on the media after China arrested two Canadians - diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor - in what observers believe was revenge for the arrest of Huawei official Meng Wangzhou in Vancouver in December 2018 at the request of the United States. . After Meng reached an agreement with the US, all three were released in September 2021. prosecutors on fraud charges, ending his repatriation war. Fifth generation (5G) wireless networks bring the fastest internet connection with the largest amount of data. Huawei's chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou in March 2022 after his release from custody in Canada last year Mendicino said the new item "represents a great opportunity for competition and growth" but "also comes with risks." "There are a lot of unpleasant people on social media who are waiting to take advantage of the gap," he said.Barron's news department did not participate in the content creation above. This issue was produced by AFP