The European Union proposes the removal of equipment from 'high-risk' suppliers in connectivity infrastructure, a measure contested by China.

According to the new cybersecurity regulations, the European Union intends to gradually eliminate equipment from suppliers considered 'high risk' in critical sectors, a proposal criticized by Huawei. Beijing has urged the EU to abandon the clauses that define 'countries with cybersecurity concerns' and has threatened retaliatory measures if the 'Buy-European' legislation is not amended. In March, the European Commission adopted a legislative proposal to stimulate demand for low-carbon technologies, supporting local production and job creation. China's Ministry of Commerce stated that the new proposals are discriminatory and violate WTO regulations, affecting trade cooperation with the EU. The approved regulations will allow the community bloc to ban the use of equipment from high-risk suppliers in the European market.