U.K. Not Banning Huawei Was Terrible Decision, Ex-House Intelligence Chair Says

The transcript discusses the global 5G race, focusing on China's strategic investments in Huawei and ZTE to achieve data dominance by 2025. It highlights the challenges Western companies face in competing with Chinese firms and suggests potential strategies, such as R&D grants and financing deals, to support Western companies like Nokia and Ericsson. The UK's decision not to ban Huawei is critiqued for its potential impact on intelligence sharing and security. The FCC's auction of the C-band spectrum is seen as a crucial step for the US to remain competitive in 5G deployment.

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