Sweden has banned the use of telecommunications equipment belonging to Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE to develop its network for the fifth generation, ahead of an expected award of contracts next month.
Thus, Sweden joined many European countries in banning the two Chinese companies due to security concerns.
According to Arabnet, the Swedish Post and Communications Authority stated that the determination of licensing conditions is due to an assessment by the country's armed forces, which stated that China is one of the biggest threats to Sweden.
The head of the Chinese telecom giant, Huawei Technologies, said last month that its supply chains were under attack from the United States, calling on Washington to reconsider the trade restrictions imposed and harm suppliers Around the world.
Huawei, the largest manufacturer of mobile phone and smartphone communications equipment, is facing pressure due to US commercial restrictions aimed at blocking the company's access to commercial chips.
> Washington says that Huawei is a tool used by China for spying, and since September 15, new restrictions have been imposed that prevent American companies from supplying or serving the company.
