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EU recommends member states to not use Huwaei, ZTE in connectivity infrastructure
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EU recommends member states to not use Huwaei, ZTE in connectivity infrastructure

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on May 4, 2026

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· Last updated: May 4, 2026

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EU Urges Exclusion of Huawei, ZTE From Member States' Telecom Infrastructure

European Commission's Recommendation and Cybersecurity Rules

BRUSSELS, May 4 (Reuters) - The European Commission has recommended that member states exclude Huwaei and ZTE gears from local telecom operators' connectivity infrastructure, a spokesperson said on Monday.

New Cybersecurity Rules

The new cybersecurity rules being approved would grant the EU the possibility to ban the use of gears from high-risk suppliers in the EU market, the spokesperson told reporters during a briefing in Brussels.

Potential Impact on Telecom Infrastructure

High-Risk Suppliers and Market Access

China last week threatened with countermeasures against the EU if the new cybersecurity rules were applied as Beijing considers the proposed rules are "discriminatory".

(Reporting by Inti Landauro; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)

Key Takeaways

  • The EU aims to convert voluntary 5G security guidance into binding rules requiring phase‑out of 'high‑risk' suppliers like Huawei and ZTE within three years. (crbcnews.com)
  • Beijing warned of possible countermeasures—including reciprocal investigations or trade restrictions—if these proposed rules are enforced. (scmp.com)
  • EU legal authorities and prior implementations support the move: the EU’s Advocate General backed national-level exclusion of Huawei for security, but implementation across member states remains uneven. (elpais.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the EU recommending a ban on Huawei and ZTE in connectivity infrastructure?
The EU cites cybersecurity concerns and aims to exclude high-risk suppliers like Huawei and ZTE from member states' telecom infrastructure.
What new rules are being approved by the European Commission?
New cybersecurity rules that allow the EU to ban the use of gears from high-risk suppliers in the EU market.
How has China responded to the proposed EU regulations?
China has threatened countermeasures and claims the proposed rules are discriminatory.
Who is affected by the EU's cybersecurity recommendations?
Local telecom operators in EU member states would be required to exclude Huawei and ZTE equipment from their networks.

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