30 countries formed a "target" alliance to accurately attack
. According to Lianhe Zaobao, on Friday (May 3) local time, due to concerns about the security risks of Huawei , network security officials from more than 30 European and American countries attended the 5G security conference in Prague. , finalizing a common approach to wireless network security to address concerns raised by China's Huawei.
Representatives attending the meeting came from the European Union, NATO and Asian countries including Japan and South Korea. They are mainly Western allies of the United States. Although some participants said they were not targeting a particular company or country, it should be noted that relevant representatives from China and Russia did not attend.
In this "incomplete" 5G security conference, a set of "5G security standards" emerged. The scope of radiation includes the legal environment, governance model, and even the existence of a security cooperation agreement in the country where the supplier is located. Consider scope.
The non-binding proposal warns governments not to rely on fifth-generation communications system suppliers from countries that are susceptible to state influence or that have not signed cybersecurity and data protection agreements. It is no exaggeration to say that this is an "interdiction operation" targeting Huawei with precise strikes.
However, sources pointed out that the conclusions of the meeting were informal, and some participating countries were not ready to sign any documents in Prague because they had not yet completed discussions on relevant issues domestically.
In addition, EU governments will submit national risk assessments for 5G networks in mid-July. Why does
block Huawei?
In the 5G era, China plays a very important role.
According to a recent report by Nikkei, China’s patent rights related to 5G technology account for 34% of the world’s total, and their number is more than 1.5 times that of the 4G era.
You must know that in the 3G and 4G network era, most important patents are in the hands of Europe and the United States. If manufacturers need to use 3G or 4G, they must pay patent royalties to European and American competitors. These patent-holding companies play a particularly important role in the 3G and 4G eras. The proportion of
patent fees is based on the standard essential patents used in the 4G era. The royalties account for approximately 2% of the shipment price.
According to a recent survey conducted by the German patent database IPlytics, as of March 2019, the number of standard essential patents required by China for 5G communications reached 34.02% of the overall number of applications.
Among them, Huawei has the largest number of 5G applications in China. Its patent applications are concentrated in base stations, and the number of patents accounts for 15.05% of the total domestic applications. Some data point out that Huawei invests approximately US$10 billion every year in 5G research and development expenses alone.
In addition, domestic 5G patent holders include ZTE (ZTE) and the China Academy of Telecommunications Science and Technology (CATT).
In the development of the 5G industry, the Chinese government, as a strong backing for enterprises, has made every effort to support the 5G industry. This also reflects that in China’s Made in China 2025 policy, 5G occupies a pivotal and important position.
Summary:
In the 5G era, when a company holds more intellectual property patents for necessary communication standards, it will not only help the company's profits, but also gain a leading edge in this technology for the country where it is located.
At this time, the United States has suggested that its allies develop 5G network standards that Huawei will never be able to meet. Some industry analysts pointed out that although the United States did not explicitly ban Huawei from participating this time, Huawei will never be able to meet the standards.
How will Huawei respond to this "heavy punch" from the United States?
So far, China’s Huawei has not made an official response to this.
However, according to foreign media reports, Huawei issued a statement on the "Prague Proposal" on Friday, saying that it is committed to cooperating with managers, operators and industry organizations to formulate effective rules to build a more secure network. Reuters quoted Huawei senior vice president and global cybersecurity and privacy officer John Suffolk John Suffolk said: "We fully support fact-based international standards and international verification."
