Japan Bans Products from China’s Huawei and ZTE
Banning Chinese products that could be cybersecurity risks should have been something done 10 years ago, but I guess better late than never:
Japan is set to ban government use of telecom products from Huawei and ZTE over national security concerns surrounding the Chinese companies.
Korea Times
Relevant government agencies will likely reach an agreement as early as Monday to ban the companies from taking part in government procurement, according to local media.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said the move was aimed at preventing cyberattacks and the leaking of confidential information.
“Ensuring the cyber security of government agencies has become increasingly important. We will deal with the matter from various perspectives,” he said.
Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya also pledged efforts to ensure security.
The move comes days after Meng Wanzhou, 46, the chief financial officer and daughter of founder Ren Zhengfei, was arrested in Vancouver, from where she may well be extradited to the United States. She is suspected of violating U.S. sanctions against Iran.
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