Canada bans China’s Huawei, ZTE from 5G networks


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Wireless carriers in Canada will not be allowed to install Huawei Technologies Co (華為) equipment in their high-speed 5G networks, the Canadian government said on Thursday, joining allies in banning the giant Chinese technology company. China yesterday condemned the ban, describing it as “groundless” and based on spurious security risks. Canada had been the only member of the Five Eyes intelligence-pooling alliance — which includes the US, the UK, Australia and New Zealand — not to bar or restrict use of equipment from Huawei in its 5G networks. Photo: Reuters “We are announcing our intention to prohibit the inclusion of...