The Huawei controversy is based on the suspicion that the company is working for the Chinese government. People fear the equipment is being put in place to conduct illegal surveillance. The use of 5G wireless networks is especially concerning to experts. Huawei denies the allegations, but the culture of loyalty to the Chinese government sends off alarm bells. In order to thrive, Chinese companies had to align themselves with the government. Does that mean Huawei is being influenced or controlled by the Chinese government?

What are the consequences of accepting such a claim to be true?

What difference will it make if Huawei is a puppet of the Chinese government?

What is the counter claim to this?

What are your views?

Visit the websites below for more detail on this issue:

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/Huawei 
• https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/jul/13/what-is-huawei-and-why-role-in-uk-5g-so-controversial 
• https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/huawei-smartphone-best-china-controversy-apple-samsung-spying-espionage-a8751961.html 
• https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/5g-and-the-huawei-controversy-is-it-about-more-than-just-security/ 
• https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/06/28/business/tech/huawei-5g-japan-nec/ 
• https://techxplore.com/news/2020-06-huawei-controversy-field-5g.html
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p072nt3k