China’s race to 5G hampered by Huawei ban - Financial Times

China’s race to 5G hampered by Huawei ban Financial Times

China’s determination to be the first 5G superpower was on show again this month, as the government handed out commercial licences to its three telecoms carriers and a cable television network to roll out the next generation of mobile internet. The race to 5G has become a focal point in US-China tensions, as China threatens to overtake its rival in building networks that will enable everything from instant film downloads to self-driving cars. Michelle Wei, telecoms analyst at JPMorgan, said the decision to issue the licences was a show of bravado intended to “send a message to the world th...