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China’s Backdoor into Romania
Romania’s decision to allow a Chinese company into its 5G network exposes a critical gap in trans-Atlantic security.
In the past, Romania, a key ally of the United States in Eastern Europe, has been clear-eyed about the security challenges that would result should the People’s Republic of China (PRC) infiltrate its telecommunications networks.
- Daniel Kochis
- The National Interest
That’s why it is so surprising that Romania recently approved Chinese-owned Lenovo’s participation in its 5G network.
Stemming from a fundamental underestimation of the risks associated with Lenovo’s access, this Trojan Horse could wreak havoc on the Romanian network if Bucharest brings it within its…