UK Prime Minister Theresa May and her senior ministers have said the Chinese telecoms company Huawei can build some smaller parts of Britain’s 5G data network, despite a warning from the US that this would put co-operation over security at risk, said the Financial Times.
The controversial decision, taken on Tuesday at the National Security Council, came as Philip Hammond, chancellor, prepares to travel to China to promote Britain’s participation in Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative.
The decision to give Huawei limited access to the development of Britain’s 5G network, first reported in the Daily Telegraph, was taken despite the concerns of some ministers, including Gavin Williamson, defence secretary, over the impact on the UK’s relationship with Washington.
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