On November 11, 2025, Bloomberg, drawing on sources, reported that the European Commission is urging its member states to incrementally phase out equipment sourced from Huawei and ZTE. This initiative is designed to bolster the security of telecom networks. The underlying objective is to elevate the 2020 recommendation, which suggested “avoiding the use of high - risk suppliers,” to a legally enforceable mandate. This would compel member states to exclude equipment suppliers classified as high - risk.

The Vice President of the European Commission, Verkuilen, is at the forefront of driving this plan forward. The plan is intended to bridge the disparities among member states concerning security, market dynamics, and foreign policy.

In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian pointed out that Chinese companies have been conducting business in Europe for an extended period, strictly adhering to local laws and regulations. These companies have been delivering high - caliber products and services, making substantial contributions to the local economy and job creation.

He stressed that resorting to administrative measures to forcibly curtail companies' market participation runs counter to market principles and the rules of fair competition. By politicizing and excessively emphasizing security concerns in economic and trade matters, technological advancement and economic growth will be impeded, ultimately causing harm to all stakeholders.

China calls on the EU to foster a business environment that is fair, transparent, and free from discrimination, and to refrain from eroding the confidence of companies in investing in Europe.