Europe Pushes for Digital Independence from China

European leaders, including Germanys Friedrich Merz and Frances Emmanuel Macron, are advocating for digital independence from China. They aim to reduce reliance on Chinese companies like Huawei and ZTE for telecommunications infrastructure, citing security risks and potential intelligence gathering. The European Commission is considering making it a legal requirement to phase out these vendors, which could lead to higher costs for European governments but is seen as crucial for economic and security reasons.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.