Canada’s decision to ban Huawei and ZTE from the country’s 5G telecommunications network will be a blow to an already tense relationship with China, experts warn. Although it’s not yet clear if China will retaliate beyond strong condemnation of Canada’s decision, experts say the possibility exists that the risk has increased for Canadian travellers and businesses in China. Abigail Bimman looks at what a potential retaliation by Chiana could look like.
- U.S. bans Huawei, ZTE equipment sales due to ‘unacceptable risk’ to national security
- China will see Canada’s Huawei, ZTE bans as ‘a slap in the face,’ experts warn