Britain to approve Huawei role in 5G network


A pedestrian walking past a Huawei product stand at an EE telecommunications shop in central London. Britain on Tuesday (Jan 28) is expected to approve a role for China's Huawei in developing its 5G telecoms network -- but in a limited capacity after heavy US opposition on security grounds, reports said. - AFP

LONDON: Britain on Tuesday (Jan 28) is expected to approve a role for China's Huawei in developing its 5G telecoms network -- but in a limited capacity after heavy US opposition on security grounds, reports said.

"The UK has a momentous decision ahead on 5G," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted on Sunday as Washington continued to heap pressure on Prime Minister Boris Johnson up to the last minute in urging a complete sidelining of Huawei.

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