Australia has banned Huawei from supplying equipment for future 5G mobile networks.
Australia made the argument that Huawei poses a threat to its national security. Huawei is one of the world’s largest suppliers of telecommunication’s gear.
Chinese firms are required to help the Chinese government engage in espionage when asked. Huawei says China-based ZTE is also being prevented from supplying 5G networking gear to Australian wireless companies.
China said the move was an “excuse to artificially erect barriers and conduct discriminatory practices.”
Australia’s move mirrors the stance of the U.S., which has barred Huawei and ZTE from providing the networking gear for wireless networks.
The U.S. has gone further in mandating that government employees don’t use phones made by Huawei or ZTE.
