Huawei hails EU's rational stance on 5G

European Commission rejects hardline position taken by US on cybersecurity

Chinese tech company Huawei Technologies Co said on Wednesday that it welcomes the objective approach of the European Commission's recommendation on 5G security, which did not include a ban on the company's equipment in the next-generation wireless network.

"Huawei welcomes the objective and proportionate approach of the European Commission's recommendation on 5G security. Huawei understands the cybersecurity concerns that European regulators have. Based on mutual understanding, Huawei looks forward to contributing to the European framework on cybersecurity," the Shenzhen-based company said in a statement to China Daily.