Business is the real reason behind blocking of
Huawei by America. For the last couple of years two things are happening in
between China and USA. One is that US trade deficit is narrowing but still
substantial at US$ 350 Billion while the second one is US techno edge over China
is shrinking at an alarming pace.
Huawei is the real reason for both of these happenings.
America relies on hardware and software sales in various fields including telecommunication,
information technology and robotics that have dual use both in civil and
military applications. This morphs into security and surveillance issue on one side
and cyberspace issue on the other. US dominance is now being challenged by Huawei
in this field. Its Fifth generation techno revolutionizes not only the speed but
pinpoint accuracy too.
America needs captive markets to survive only if
she can keep supremacy in science & technology. To do that Five Eyes
Alliance was formed.
Five
Eyes: Original partners are USA together with Australia,
Canada, New Zealand and UK
Five
Eyes Plus: The existing alliance was extended to include
Denmark, France, Holland and Norway to form Nine Eye alliance
Nine
Eyes Plus: Further extension was made after roping in Belgium,
Germany, Italy, Spain and Sweden to make it Nine Eyes Plus
Associates: Nine
Eyes Plus allowed the following countries to function as Associates: Japan,
Israel, Singapore and South Korea.
America wants to block Huawei by every member
countries in Nine Eyes Plus as well as by the Associates. After announcing the
blocking of Huawei America sounded that all Alliance partners must act like a
herd in blocking Huawei totally. But the question is whether US can beat
Huawei? It is clear that Huawei has sped fast America in 5G and is already
investing on the Sixth Generation. Despite arm twisting the result so far is
not convincing that US can secure her dominance.
For example out of the Five Eyes only Australia and
New Zealand blocked Huawei fully. UK opted for partial blocking along with
Holland the latter in Five Eyes Plus. In the Nine Eye Plus grouping only
Germany expressed concern without any concrete actions. Surprisingly, the most
enthusiastic supporters were found amongst the Associates. Japan joined South Korea
to block Huawei. Singapore played it with deft diplomacy by calling for tenders
and thereafter persuading SingTel to opt for the package given by Nokia &
Ericsson.
Cheers!
Muthu
Ashraff Rajulu
Business Strategist
Mobile: + 94 777 265677
E-mail: cosmicgems@gmail.com
Blog: Business
Strategist
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