China's Huawei struggles to show its 5G kit is 'clean'

Subject

Huawei's 5G kit and cybersecurity

Significance

Western concerns about Huawei equipment forming the backbone of 5G networks are escalating. This comes at a critical time: many network operators will conduct 5G trials in 2019 ahead of rollouts planned by year-end.

Impacts

• Firms dependent on government contracts are particularly likely to avoid Huawei in their 5G offerings.
• Non-Chinese network infrastructure providers stand to gain market share from Huawei’s losses.
• Developing countries, especially across the Middle East and Africa, will not shun Huawei.