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Unmasking Huawei: History Suggests It’s a National Security Threat

Unmasking Huawei: History Suggests It’s a National Security Threat
Security personnel stand near a pillar with the Huawei logo at a launch event for the Huawei MateBook in Beijing in a file photo. The Chinese telecommunications giant has established a strong presence in the Canadian market, which worries cyber security experts. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein
Rahul Vaidyanath
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Canadians might remember Huawei as the main sponsor of Hockey Night in Canada’s Stanley Cup finals broadcasts. The Chinese telecommunications giant’s TV ads for the P20 Pro smartphone showcase a slick digital camera.

Since 2008, Huawei has had a presence in Canada, but the country is playing a potentially dangerous game if it feels Huawei’s investment in its economy outweighs the national security risk.

Rahul Vaidyanath
Rahul Vaidyanath
Journalist
Rahul Vaidyanath is a journalist with The Epoch Times in Ottawa. His areas of expertise include the economy, financial markets, China, and national defence and security. He has worked for the Bank of Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., and investment banks in Toronto, New York, and Los Angeles.
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