Huawei had a press event in Canada last week where its chairman tried to allay the fears associated with its 5G technology.
Chairman Liang Hua said there is no law that forces companies to create “back doors” in their networks. He added that Huawei hasn’t received any request to do so and even if they did, they would refuse to do it snce it is unlawful.
Mr. Hua told reporters that he leads “an independent business organization” and they “have kept a good track record on cybersecurity”.
Huawei is trying to renew trust in its technology as the US and its allies have/considering placing a ban on using the Chinese giant’s technology to build their 5G networks. Huawei is not only a phone manufacturer but also a telecommunications company that develops the hardware used in communication towers and related communications technology infrastructure.
China’s security laws actually require that organizations will cooperate with the government for intelligence work. This has raised fears that the Chinese government can request Huawei to create a vulnerability in the networks it develops for other countries. The chairman confirmed the law does exist but said it does not require it to open up a back door so that communication can be monitored.
Countries like the US and Australia have already issued bans to Huawei from 5G networks but some such as Germany have said an outright ban on Huawei isn’t legally viable but approved companies will have to meet a high level of security standards. The UK is yet to decide.
READ MORE: Huawei Mate X: Worlds’s fastest, thinnest, and most expensive 5G foldable phone
Huawei says it will continue to invest in Canada and even if it is banned from providing 5G services, there are still customers that will choose them and they will continue to provide good service to the customers.
(Source)
