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Eugene

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Mon Jan 29, 2018, 06:32 PM Jan 2018

Trump team idea to nationalize 5G network to counter China is rejected

Source: Reuters

#CYBER RISK JANUARY 29, 2018 / 9:34 AM / UPDATED 19 MINUTES AGO

Trump team idea to nationalize 5G network to counter China is rejected

David Shepardson
6 MIN READ

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. communications regulator, wireless companies and some lawmakers oppose an idea by members of President Donald Trump’s national security team for the government to build a 5G wireless network to counter China spying on phone calls.

The Trump administration has taken a harder line with China on policies initiated by predecessor President Barack Obama on issues ranging from Beijing’s role in restraining North Korea to Chinese efforts to acquire U.S. strategic industries.

The option of a nationalized 5G network was being discussed by Trump’s national security team, an administration official said on Sunday.

White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said on Monday that discussions were at “the very earliest stages” to ensure a “secure network,” and “absolutely no decisions” have been made.

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