As reported by Reuters, China has warned India that there would be reverse actions if he tries to stop Huawei Technologies from doing business in the country. The issue has reported just before the trials of the upcoming 5G network is going to happen in the next few months. As Per the telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, the govt has not taken any decision on Chinese Tech Giant from taking part in the 5G test yet.
It must be noted that Huawei is the Largest Telecom equipment manufacturer in the world. The tech giant invested almost $13.8 Billion in Research and Development of Mobile communication. After getting stuck in the political scenario popularly known as the trade war between China and the United States. Due to this, the Huawei was blacklisted by US President Trump’s administration in the month of May.
How did it happen?
The Blacklisting was done on suspicious behavior of some equipment of Huawei and believed that it can be an issue for national security. If this happens then the country would a victim of spying resulting in threat for sovereignty and integrity.
The Indian Ambassador in Beijing, Vivek Misri was called by the Chinese Foreign Ministry to listen to China’s concern on the U.S. trying to wipe out Huawei from 5G infrastructure for Mobile across the globe.
Chinese officials said they can block Indian firms operating in China. This can be seen as blackmailing for India as it was believed that after getting banned in China. India will be next to put a ban on Chinese Tech Giant from its upcoming 5G infrastructure.
After the incident was speculated by media Chinese Foreign Ministry issued an official statement saying: China Hopes that India will take an independent decision on 5G bidding of the country.
Huawei’s Statement
Huawei spokesperson also said: Huawei has carried out operations in India for a long time, and has made contributions to the development of Indian society and the economy which is clear to all. The company believes that India will take non-discriminatory decision-taking care of both nation’s commercial perspective.
Jim Banks a U.S. congressman also responded on the incident. On Twitter, he said that China wants to spy on countries having strong army power. He also said that China is now blackmailing India for using Huawei for its 5G infrastructure.
Trade Tension
If talking about Indian Firms they not dependent on china market due to a very limited presence in the country as compared to other major economies. Firms like Reliance Industries, TCS, Infosys, Mahindra & Mahindra are using the Chinese resources for manufacturing, outsourcing, financial services. Also, the matter can also spark up the tension again between both nations.
As long disputes over territorial disputes and making high-level efforts to build cooperation and coordination.
Security Concerns
Indian Telecom Minister in Parliament said that they have received six quotations including Huawei. No other names were disclosed but it is believed that companies like Nokia that comes from Finland or Samsung from South Korea will also participate. These Hi Profile companies can easily wipe out the Huawei from the race.
A high-level delegation led by Principal Scientific Advisor of Indian Government is looking into the matter to make a decision on excluding Huawei from taking part in 5G trials in the country. Till the date, the delegation hasn’t found any clue on Huawei using an alternative program or any malware. That means they haven’t used any mechanism for collecting data till the date.
Safeguard Taken
An opinion from the National Security Advisory Board that it must ensure that hardware and software for the upcoming 5G network. Must not be sourced from a single company. The government is trying to get wireless carriers that will use country made software. This will operate the sourced equipment for 5G to run the service.
Conclusion
That’s all for now, Folks I hope you like the information shared above and will refer this with your friends and family members. As far as my opinion is concerned countries must tightly check the equipment as they are associated with communication technology. As it is such a sensitive matter and mercilessly spy on the country. These things simply weaken the security and integration of the country. Do you find china using back doors to become a superpower? Mention your opinion in the comment box below.
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