Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-11 09:17Core Viewpoint - The European Union (EU) is considering measures to force member states and even non-member countries to exclude Huawei and ZTE from their telecommunications networks, citing security concerns, despite the lack of substantial evidence supporting these claims [1][3][5]. Group 1: EU's Actions and Implications - The EU plans to pressure non-member countries to stop using Huawei and ZTE, threatening to halt investment in related projects if they do not comply [3]. - EU member states have independent administrative and diplomatic powers, making the EU's interference in their decisions questionable, especially regarding the choice of Huawei due to its cost-effectiveness compared to Western suppliers [3][5]. - Spain has resisted EU pressure, having established a partnership with Huawei that includes contracts worth millions of euros, indicating a preference for Huawei's competitive pricing [3][5]. Group 2: Security Concerns and Responses - The EU's portrayal of Huawei as a security threat is challenged by the fact that Huawei has operated in Europe for years without major security incidents, contributing positively to the local telecommunications landscape [7]. - The EU's actions are perceived as influenced by U.S. pressure, as the U.S. seeks to limit Chinese companies' market share in the telecommunications sector, despite the higher costs and lower usability of American alternatives [5][7]. - The Chinese government has responded by asserting that all operations of Chinese companies in Europe are legal and compliant, emphasizing that local users should have the final say on the quality of products and services [9].