“欧盟想强制成员国剔除华为和中兴设备”

Core Viewpoint - The European Commission is exploring measures to force member states to remove Huawei and ZTE equipment from telecom networks, potentially pressuring non-EU countries by withholding funding for projects using Huawei technology [1][3]. Group 1: EU's Actions and Proposals - The European Commission's Executive Vice President, Margrethe Vestager, aims to upgrade the 2020 recommendation to stop using "high-risk suppliers" into legally binding regulations [1]. - If the proposal becomes law, non-compliance by member states could lead to infringement lawsuits and economic penalties [1][4]. - The EU is increasingly focused on the risks posed by Chinese telecom equipment manufacturers amid rising tensions in trade and politics with China [3]. Group 2: Industry Reactions and Implications - Following the news, shares of Nokia and Ericsson saw significant increases, with Nokia rising by 5% and Ericsson by 3.7% [4]. - There is a growing trend in Europe to impose stricter restrictions on Chinese suppliers, with countries like Germany and Finland considering similar measures [4]. - The inconsistency in EU member states' approaches to Huawei creates significant security risks, according to hawkish voices within the EU [4]. Group 3: Counterarguments and Responses - China has strongly opposed the EU's claims of security risks associated with Huawei and ZTE, arguing that these companies have operated in Europe for years without compromising security [5][9]. - Spain has defended its contract with Huawei, stating it poses no security risks and complies with national security standards [8][9]. - Huawei criticized the EU's designation of it as a "high-risk supplier," claiming it lacks legal basis and violates free trade principles [9].