Canada Says It Won’t Be Deterred by Chinese Pressure

Canada’s public safety minister said Friday that the country won’t be deterred by Chinese pressure after China threatened reprisals if Huawei was banned from supplying equipment for 5G networks, highlighting the growing rift between America’s neighbour and the global super power. There are accusations that the telecom giant is controlled by China’s ruling Communist Party or is required to facilitate Chinese spying. The U.S., Australia, Japan, and other governments have imposed curbs on the use of its technology. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said Canada has been abundantly clear it will not compromise national security.

Canada's Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale during a news conference in Toronto, on April 23, 2018. Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP

TORONTO—Canada’s public safety minister said Friday that the country won’t be deterred by Chinese pressure after China threatened reprisals if Huawei was banned from supplying equipment for 5G networks, highlighting the growing rift between America’s neighbour and the global super power.

There are accusations that the telecom giant is controlled by China’s ruling Communist Party or is required to facilitate Chinese spying. The U.S., Australia, Japan, and other governments have imposed curbs on the use of its technology.