Huawei calls for the ‘video referee’ to rule on security claims

according to Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei was prepared to work with an independent "video referee" to make sure its 5G technology in Australia was free from security threats, company director Ms Chen Lifang said yesterday. "We are working with many countries around the world (on the development of 5G technology), in Asia, Europe and in Canada, including companies like Vodafone and Deutsche Telecom. Ms Chen said Huawei was prepared to leverage technology to help address "any speculation and concern" about its 5G equipment in Australia. Market leader Telstra has already opted to work with Sweden's Ericsson for its 5G technology. Huawei and Ericsson are the major players in 5G technology, followed by Nokia.

Huawei wins $136m 4G telecommunications contract for Perth trains amid security concerns

Controversial Chinese company Huawei has been awarded a $136 million telecommunications contract by the WA Government, raising concerns the deal could compromise Australia's security. Huawei is in a joint venture with UGL to build 4G communications systems for voice and data services on Perth trains, including the yet-to-be completed Forrestfield Airport Link. WA Opposition Leader Mike Nahan said there were significant security concerns about the deal"There are serious strategic issues related to this contract," he said. A decision about locking certain companies out of the 5G network is expected to be made by the National Security Committee of Cabinet soon. "We provided that security advice to the State Opposition, for them now to ignore that I think shows just how low they'll go."

UK security officials warn of 'new risks' from Huawei

as declared in 3 smartphone supplier, has promised that Canberra will have complete oversight of 5G network equipment, which could include base stations, towers and radio transmission equipment. But Australian intelligence agencies have told lawmakers that oversight will not allay their concerns, two political sources who have been briefed on the matter told Reuters. The move to ban Huawei in Australia comes as tensions mount over China's growing power and ambitions in the region. For the Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) and the U.S., it is not worth the risk," a second political source said. AUSTRALIA-CHINA TENSIONSAlthough Australia's intelligence agencies are unwavering in their advice, Turnbull has yet to formally sign off on the Huawei ban.

Top UK security officials say they can only provide "limited assurance" that telecom equipment provided by Huawei poses no threat to national security. The Huawei Cyber Security Evaluation Centre was established in 2010 to mitigate risks arising from Huawei's involvement in UK national security infrastructure. It is chaired by Ciaran Martin, the CEO of the UK National Cyber Security Centre. A spokesperson for the National Cyber Security Centre said Thursday that it was "fully committed to the oversight arrangements" regarding Huawei. The National Cyber Security Centre is part of Britain's Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) spy agency.

Australia prepares to ban Huawei from 5G project over security fears

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