America and its allies disagree on Huawei
Britain is the chief dissident, but Germany and Italy are pushing back too
THE “FIVE EYES” is probably the world’s most comprehensive spying agreement. Originating in Allied intelligence-sharing during the second world war it now links together the signals-intelligence agencies of America, Australia, Britain, Canada and New Zealand. Despite its undercover nature, its members are having a very public disagreement over what to do about Huawei.
This article appeared in the Business section of the print edition under the headline “Crossed wires”
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