Huawei Chairman Rejects US Spying Claims at Mobile World Congress
Huawei's rotating chairman firmly denies U.S. accusations of state-sponsored espionage and insists the company does not do bad things. He calls for unified global cybersecurity standards as several Western nations weigh bans on the company's 5G equipment.
Huawei's rotating chairman Guo Ping firmly denies U.S. accusations that the company facilitates Chinese state espionage, stating that Huawei simply does not do bad things. Speaking at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, he insists the company never has and never will plant backdoors in its equipment for any government.
The telecommunications giant faces intense global scrutiny as the U.S. pressures Western allies to exclude Huawei from building their 5G networks. Countries like Australia, Canada, Britain, and Germany are actively weighing or enforcing bans on the company's equipment due to these unresolved security risks.
Despite the growing backlash, Guo argues that 5G technology is actually safer than 4G and emphasizes that Huawei does not operate carrier networks or own user data. He calls on equipment makers, network operators, and governments to collaborate on aligned responsibilities, unified standards, and clear regulations to build a trustworthy system.