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What happened: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday that Huawei could still be involved in the development of the nationโs 5G network, adding that her government will conduct an independent assessment of the Chinese companyโs security risk. The countryโs intelligence agency stopped telecommunications company Spark from using Huaweiโs equipment last November, saying it posed significant national security risks.
Why itโs important: The Prime Ministerโs statement comes after UKโs cybersecurity watchdog concluded that security risks posed by Huawei in 5G networks can be mitigated. Both the UK and New Zealand are privy to sensitive US intelligence as part of the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance. Her comments also come at a time when concerns over New Zealandโs relationship with China are mounting. Huaweiโs future in Western countries is still unclear, as countries have divergent stances on the issue. Today, the Royal United Services Institute, a UK defense think-tank, contested the Financial Times article, in a report which concluded that allowing Huawei to provide equipment for 5G networks would be โnaiveโ and โirresponsibleโ.
