Germany gradually discards Huawei, ZTE components from 5G networks
Date
7/14/2024 4:49:12 AM
(MENAFN) Germany's top security official has announced plans to phase out components made by Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE from key parts of the country's 5G networks, beginning in 2026. As Europe's largest economy, Germany has been deliberating over how to handle the use of Chinese-made components in its next-generation mobile networks. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser detailed that by the end of 2026, Huawei and ZTE components will be banned from core parts of 5G networks. Furthermore, the critical management systems of these two manufacturers must be replaced in 5G access and transport networks by the end of 2029.
This decision follows negotiations with major telecommunications operators Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, and Telefonica, which are responsible for running Germany's 5G networks. Agreements with these companies will be formalized to ensure compliance with the new regulations.
The move aligns with a broader strategy outlined by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government last year, which described the relationship with China as one of "systemic competition." The strategy emphasizes the need to reduce economic dependence on China while still seeking collaboration on global challenges such as climate change and maintaining trade ties. This approach has faced criticism from Beijing. Scholz, who took office at the end of 2021, visited China for the second time in April 2023, highlighting the ongoing complexity and importance of Sino-German relations.
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