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发帖数: 1 | 1 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-huawei-tech-5g-italy/italy-approves-use-
of-special-powers-over-5g-supply-deals-idUSKCN1VQ1YG
ROME (Reuters) - Italy’s new government on Thursday approved its use of
special powers in supply deals for fifth-generation (5G) telecom services by
a number of domestic firms with providers including China’s Huawei and ZTE
Corporation.
The measure was adopted under a law passed by the previous government in
July to broaden powers Rome has over companies of national interest.
A government source told Reuters at the time the decision to strengthen Rome
’s so-called “golden powers” reflected concerns over the potential
involvement of Chinese equipment makers Huawei and ZTE in the development of
5G networks.
The United States has lobbied Italy and other European allies to stay clear
of Huawei equipment and to also pay close scrutiny to ZTE, saying the
vendors could pose a security risk. Both companies have strongly denied any
such risk.
The new government, sworn in on Thursday, said in a statement it had imposed
“conditions and requirements” in relation to purchases of goods and
services for 5G networks made by Vodafone’s Italian unit. It gave no
further details.
It also imposed undisclosed requirements on accords between Wind Tre, a unit
of CK Hutchison, and Huawei - the first time Italy’s special powers over
5G networks have affected the Chinese firm.
Italy also said it would exercise special powers over Fastweb’s purchases
of radio components from ZTE, supply deals signed by Linkem and accords
agreed by former incumbent Telecom Italia for systems that could adopt 5G
technologies.
The companies involved were either not immediately available or declined to
comment, saying they had not yet received any communication from the
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