A Message from the Chief Executive of CBBC: CBBC's reaction to the UK government's decision to block Huawei from Britain's 5G Network
Dear Member,
You will no doubt have followed closely news reports around today’s announcement from the UK Government on the future of Britain’s 5G network.
The China-Britain Business Council is disappointed by the Government’s decision to block Huawei from contributing to the network beyond 2027. This move means that British homes and businesses will not benefit from Huawei’s market-leading and highly competitive products.
CBBC believes that this decision is first and foremost a response to assertive US trade policy. What seems clear is that the UK intelligence agencies’ assessment of Huawei’s involvement in 5G hasn’t changed since a very different decision was taken six months ago.
Many of you have been in touch to express your concern at the possible impact of today’s decision on business ties between the UK and China. Britain’s open trade and investment relationship with China has served our economy well in recent years, thanks to the hard work and ingenuity of hundreds of British companies. I hope that the UK Government will reassure those businesses that it intends to continue to engage with China in good faith.