Core Points - The European Commission is exploring various measures to force member states to remove Chinese companies' equipment from their telecom networks, potentially pressuring non-EU countries by halting funding for projects using Chinese equipment [1][2] - The European Commission's Executive Vice President, Margrethe Vestager, plans to upgrade the 2020 proposal to ban high-risk suppliers' equipment in mobile networks into legally binding regulations, which could lead to infringement lawsuits and financial penalties for non-compliant member states [1] - EU member states have been reluctant to delegate the decision-making authority regarding the use of Chinese products to the European Commission, despite the cost-effectiveness of Chinese products compared to Western alternatives [1] Industry Impact - The forced removal of Chinese telecom equipment is expected to hinder technological progress and result in significant economic losses for countries implementing such measures, as highlighted by the Chinese Foreign Ministry [2]
想“剔除”中国设备，欧盟“损人不利己”
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-11-11 22:56