Mike Pompeo : ' Threat ' Huawei Has Deep Connections In China's Intelligence

Western countries have begun to review their relationship with Huawei, particularly with regard to the use of its technology in the new "fifth generation 5G" mobile Internet networks.

Mike Pompeo : ' Threat ' Huawei Has Deep Connections In China's Intelligence

Washington:

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has alleged that Huawei is owned by the Chinese government, has deep links with their intelligence services and poses a threat to national security, urging countries to think twice before signing with the government. one of the largest technology companies in the world.

Huawei, based in Shenzhen, has had to face headwinds of increasing strength in its efforts to make breakthroughs in the US market, while the White House and Republican lawmakers are targeting Chinese technology companies, citing concerns national security.

The company has repeatedly denied US lawmakers' claims that its technology could be used by the Chinese government to collect intelligence.

In his address to the event "Future Farmers of America" ​​in Iowa Monday, Mr. Pompeo said the company has at least two things that threaten the United States.

"One is that they - there is a risk that they will steal American technology, and frankly, use these systems to invade your privacy - that is, they make telecommunications equipment that provide basic services for networks, handsets across the entire IT infrastructure and will soon be moving around the world with their new 5G deployment of their equipment, "said Mr. Pompeo.

"Secondly, Huawei also presents a more traditional threat to national security.It is very different from America.If you work with AT & T or a US telecommunications provider, a Microsoft or IBM that provides IT services or products it's a private company doing its own thing, trying to make money, trying to grow its business, "he said.

More and more Western countries are considering doing business with the firm on espionage concerns. Huawei has always maintained that it acts independently.

Western countries have begun to review their relationship with Huawei, particularly with regard to the use of its technology in the new "fifth generation 5G" mobile Internet networks.

"Huawei is owned by the State of China and has deep links with their intelligence services, which should send flares for everyone who understands what the Chinese military and intelligence are doing. threat seriously, "said Pompeo.

Mr. Pompeo said he had raised this issue with other countries.

"I have traveled all over the world now, brought him to Manila, brought him to Warsaw, every place I go to, the countries that are planning to put Huawei technology in their government infrastructure. recognizing that these countries have every right to make their own decision about how to proceed, but by ensuring that they understand the risks of putting this technology within the IT structure of their business. government, "he said.

"There is a real risk, however, that the Chinese are using this for purposes that are not commercial, not for private gain, but for the benefit of the state. I think these countries should look very, very carefully before moving forward, "said Mr. Pompeo.

China has stolen US intellectual property, representing hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars that had been invested in technology and innovation, he said.

"We had patents or we had a patented product, and the Chinese just stole it, if other countries, it's just not fair, it's not fair," he says.

"This is one of the things that President Trump has taken very, very seriously, trying to find a mechanism to convince the Chinese and other countries to enforce these fundamental property rights.

"That's certainly part of what the state department does, we talk about it all the time in the country, we charge them in terms of - we make decisions about foreign aid based on how they do it. respect the rights of the United States, "said Mr. Pompeo.