PM candidate Hancock says UK can't ban Huawei until British replacement is found
5 Jun 2019 2:21 PM IST
Hancock will point to the UK's defence industry as proof of what can be done by a government prepared to create the right market conditions.
Huawei is under intense scrutiny in the West over its relationship with the Chinese government and US-led allegations that its equipment could be used for spying. (Photo: AP)
British Prime Minister candidate Matt Hancock said that the UK cannot ban Huawei Technologies Co Ltd until a British home-grown replacement is found, The Telegraph reported on Wednesday.
In a speech at the Policy Exchange think tank set for Wednesday, Hancock will point to the UK’s defence industry as proof of what can be done by a government prepared to create the right market conditions, the newspaper said, citing prepared remarks.
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