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Apr 28, 2026, 14:51 UTC
Germany bans Huawei and ZTE components in 5G networks, mandating their removal by 2029 citing security risks.
On July 11, 2024, the German federal government announced a ban on components from Chinese telecom companies Huawei and ZTE in 5G mobile networks. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser stated that critical components must be removed from the core network by the end of 2026 and from access and transport networks by the end of 2029 as part of the security measures to protect citizens and the German economy. The decision aims to reduce dependency on Chinese technology and prevent potential espionage risks. Vodafone and Telekom described the decision as challenging but achievable. Huawei Germany rejected security allegations, claiming no evidence of risks and pledged to continue cooperation. The Chinese government condemned the decision as politicization harming bilateral cooperation. German lawmakers criticized the lengthy transition period. The move follows years of debate regarding the security implications of Chinese technology in critical infrastructure.
Confidence: High
The event describes a political decision by Germany banning Chinese Huawei and ZTE components due to security concerns and potential espionage, directly addressing a hybrid warfare risk from China, a hostile actor in the hybrid warfare context.
Source URL
https://tagesschau.de/inland/huawei-5g-verboten-100.html
Source reliability
A
Info credibility
6
Event time
Jul 11, 2024, 00:00 UTC
Event time confidence
exact
Location
Germany
Primary actor
German federal government
Country
Germany
Countries
Germany
Tags
Huawei, 5G, Germany, Telecommunications, Supply chain security, Chinese technology ban, Political decision, offensive cyber operations, China, ZTE
Nodes
Node 3: Political Disruptions