(Reuters) -China is curbing the use of European telecom kit suppliers Nokia and Ericsson in its networks, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Sweden's
China curbs use of Nokia and Ericsson in telecoms networks, FT reports
China's Telecom Equipment Policy Changes
(Reuters) -China is curbing the use of European telecom kit suppliers Nokia and Ericsson in its networks, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
National Security Review Process
Sweden's Ericsson and Finland's Nokia contracts are required to be submitted for "black box" national security reviews by the Cyberspace Administration of China, where the companies are not told how their gear is assessed, FT said.
Documentation Requirements for Bidders
State buyers of telecom equipment would require bidders to include detailed documentation on every component in their systems and the portion of local content, the report said.
Nokia and Ericsson did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment outside regular business hours. The CAC could not be immediately reached.
(Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Bengaluru; Editing by Alan Barona)
