Getting Up To Date
Huawei in the Headlines
New Statesman America says it’s all about economics and not espionage | What’s really behind the US’s Huawei ban?
Politico says it’s about theft of intellectual property | U.S. charges Huawei with decades-long theft of U.S. trade secrets
CNET reports on claims of espionage by Huawei | Huawei ban: Full timeline as US reportedly finds Chinese company has access to mobile networks globally
Getting Real
Who would imagine the Chinese government operating in the shadows of Huawei, a global manufacturer? Espionage via cell phones, routers, cell towers, and the like? Well, we know how Chinese spies have been stealing U.S. government secrets along with the trade secrets of manufacturers.
In order of importance, I rank espionage number one threat, trade secret thefts number two, and economics number three. It’s all the above.
Is This a Case of Governmental Paranoia?
Once upon a time, back in history, during World War Two, the CIA purchased and operated the Swiss company Crypto AG. This company manufactured encryption equipment that was purchased by and used by countries hostile to the United States of America.
The venture was doubly profitable in terms of our espionage of other nations and financially lucrative.
The Washington Post | ‘The Intelligence Coup Of The Century’
“… Crypto AG was secretly owned by the CIA in a highly classified partnership with West German intelligence. These spy agencies rigged the company’s devices so they could easily break the codes that countries used to send encrypted messages.” Read the full story here.
As it is said, leopards don’t change their spots and the business of espionage is something you can be sure all governments do.
To President Trump, I express my approval and support of banning Huawei from our country.
John White
Rockwall, Texas
