U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued a stern warning to nations considering doing business with Chinese telecom giant Huawei during her speech at the Munich Security Conference. Pelosi urged countries to work with the U.S. in developing 5G networks, emphasizing the importance of aligning with nations that share values of freedom and human rights.
Pelosi’s remarks come in the wake of new charges brought against Huawei by the Justice Department, accusing the company of racketeering and plotting to steal trade secrets from U.S. companies. The U.S. government has been actively working to isolate Huawei from developing a larger foothold in partner countries, particularly members of the “five eyes” intelligence-sharing group.
The Trump administration has expressed disappointment over the U.K.’s decision to allow limited access to Huawei in its 5G networks, citing concerns over national security and intellectual property theft. Vice President Mike Pence warned that the decision could jeopardize trade talks between the U.K. and the U.S.
Pelosi’s strong stance against Huawei aligns with the administration’s efforts to counter the Chinese company’s influence in global telecommunications. As the race for 5G dominance intensifies, Pelosi’s call for international cooperation with the U.S. underscores the importance of safeguarding values and security in the development of critical infrastructure.