US warns NATO: Using China's 5G equipment will endanger cooperation between the two sides
According to Bloomberg News, US Defense Secretary Mark Esper warned that if NATO uses China's 5G telecommunications network, it is likely to put military and intelligence relations at risk, while jeopardizing military and intelligence agreements between the United States and NATO.
Esper said in a speech: "Every Chinese company may become an accomplice to the Chinese government stealing technology and information. Cooperation with Chinese companies is putting their own network security at risk."
Esper also pointed out: "Like other areas, our network capabilities can be enhanced through strong alliances and partnerships. Sharing information on a common communications network can enhance this power, but it also increases risk. To prevent this In this case, we must help our allies develop their cyber defense."
Esper traveled to Europe two weeks ago to express to NATO allies the possible security risks of China's participation in 5G network construction. He also said that in addition to military and intelligence risks, cooperation with Chinese companies may affect banks, hospitals and media. Commercial organization.
In order to combat China's 5G development, the United States will not hesitate to travel around the country. Earlier, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo also threatened to limit the intelligence sharing of the alliance if the allies did not comply with US persuasion.
Esper said in a speech: "Every Chinese company may become an accomplice to the Chinese government stealing technology and information. Cooperation with Chinese companies is putting their own network security at risk."
Esper also pointed out: "Like other areas, our network capabilities can be enhanced through strong alliances and partnerships. Sharing information on a common communications network can enhance this power, but it also increases risk. To prevent this In this case, we must help our allies develop their cyber defense."
Esper traveled to Europe two weeks ago to express to NATO allies the possible security risks of China's participation in 5G network construction. He also said that in addition to military and intelligence risks, cooperation with Chinese companies may affect banks, hospitals and media. Commercial organization.
In order to combat China's 5G development, the United States will not hesitate to travel around the country. Earlier, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo also threatened to limit the intelligence sharing of the alliance if the allies did not comply with US persuasion.