Huawei still leads the world for 5G equipment sales, despite more than six months of supply chain restrictions following its blacklisting by the U.S. in May. Huawei has publicly stated it is a private company with no ties to the Chinese state.”And that was just a starter, it now transpires. “If Germany were to take a decision that leads to Huawei’s exclusion from the German market,” he said, “there will be consequences. No word yet as to whether the Chinese ambassador in London has opted for the same approach as his colleagues. There are already claims that China’s alleged threats cross a line, blurring the distinction between country and company, calling into question the defence against state links.

Source: Forbes December 16, 2019 14:37 UTC