Huawei says 'no specific evidence' of security risk after Germany bans parts

Huawei on July 12 insisted there was “no specific evidence” its technology carried security risks, after Germany said it would phase out the use of components from it and fellow Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE in its 5G networks.

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“Huawei has developed into a continuously innovative, secure and reliable telecoms equipment supplier in the German market,” a company spokesman said, insisting that “there is no specific evidence or scenario that Huawei’s technology has cyber-security risks”.

Beijing’s embassy in Berlin also said the move was driven by “groundless accusations”.

“There is no evidence indicating that these Chinese companies are a danger to any country,” the embassy said, according to state news agency Xinhua.

“Whether Germany can handle this issue fairly and justly will be a touchstone for its own business environment,” it added.