The Czech Republic ’s new Industry Minister has warned Chinese and Russian companies would not be immediately ruled out of the country ’s 5 G networks or nuclear power stations . Karel Havlicek warned security around Huawei ’s involvement with 5 G and both countries ’ involvement in Czech nuclear power would be key , but conditions had to be sorted out and discussions held before final decisions were made . He said it was unacceptable to announce the number of backers in advance . The country is considering 5 G auctions later in 2019 with about 10 potential bidders . There are 5 potential partners for nuclear expansion .
The Czech Republic’s new Industry Minister has said Chinese and Russian companies should not be immediately ruled out of the country’s 5G networks or nuclear power stations. Karel Havlicek admitted security around Huawei’s involvement with 5G and both countries’ involvement in Czech nuclear power would be key, but conditions had to be worked out and discussions held before final decisions were made. He said it was unacceptable to cut the number of backers in advance. The country is holding 5G auctions later in 2019 with about 10 potential bidders. There are six potential partners for nuclear expansion.