Germany’s 5G telecom network uses even more Chinese technology. A report points to the threat to Berlin’s strategic autonomy.
Berlin
Miscalculation or lack of discernment? According to the latest report from Strand Consult, a Danish telecommunications consultancy, Germany is even more dependent on the Chinese company Huawei in the development of its 5G network than it was for its 4G. 59% of infrastructure is developed by Huawei, compared to 57% for 4G.
In France, 17% of the infrastructures were produced by the Chinese company. A law had also been passed in 2021 to protect French interests in defense and security. As for Denmark or even Estonia, they said no to Huawei. They invoke the reasons of strategic security; But the diplomatic pressure exerted by the White House would also have something to do with it, according to the authors of the report, which will be released in a few days. They denounce Germany’s dependence on China, which has been growing inexorably for several months. Olaf Scholz no longer hides his will…
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