On Wednesday, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun slammed the European Union’s recently proposed cybersecurity rules as “blatant protectionism” 🔒. These measures aim to curb the use of “high-risk” third-country tech suppliers—moves widely seen as a swipe at Chinese telecom firms.
China argues that its companies have been operating legally in Europe and have played a key role in boosting the continent’s digital growth 🌐. For young tech enthusiasts from Bangalore to Bangkok, this feud could shape which gear powers next-gen networks.
Guo warned that forcing out these suppliers won’t make Europe safer—it might actually slow down innovation and shake up market trust. With digital infrastructure on the line, the debate is heating up between Brussels and Beijing.
As negotiations kick off, keep an eye on how these rules might reshape the global tech scene and the gadgets we rely on daily.
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China condemns EU's cybersecurity measures as 'blatant protectionism'
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