Huan Qiu Wang·2025-11-12 22:45Group 1 - The European Commission is pushing for legislation to mandate EU member states to exclude Huawei and ZTE equipment from mobile communication networks, reflecting a trend of increasing geopolitical and ideological concerns in EU-China economic relations [1][2] - Since 2019, the EU has been emphasizing "5G security issues," with the European Commission developing policy recommendations and the U.S. government exerting pressure on EU countries regarding security concerns [1][2] - The EU's focus has shifted from "development" to "security" in the context of 5G and infrastructure, with the European Commission regularly promoting the implementation of 5G security measures [1][2] Group 2 - The European Commission's 5G policies remain at the recommendation level, and their implementation depends on member states' legislative actions, which may be influenced by the Commission's efforts to create a sense of security threat [2] - The Commission's rhetoric regarding "high-risk" companies like Huawei and ZTE is seen as politically motivated and detrimental to EU-China technological and economic cooperation, potentially empowering anti-China sentiments within member states [2][4] - The EU's approach to security and trade relations with China may undermine its own competitiveness, as it faces challenges such as market fragmentation and outdated infrastructure in the digital economy [3][4] Group 3 - Chinese telecommunications companies like Huawei and ZTE offer world-leading efficiency and performance in equipment and technology, which surpasses the traditional competition based on price and labor costs [3] - The EU's insistence on excluding Huawei and ZTE could lead to significant increases in telecom system costs and service disruptions, hindering the optimization of critical infrastructure [4] - The EU needs to reconsider its politicization of economic issues and demonstrate a pragmatic attitude in managing bilateral trade relations with China to enhance its competitiveness [4]