China is accused of exporting authoritarian technology. But the west has done so, too, more covertly
- Written by Ausma Bernot, PhD Candidate, Griffith University

China’s 5G technology has now been banned in many countries, including Australia, New Zealand, the US and many in the European Union. In 2019, a NATO Cyber Defence Centre report identified Huawei’s 5G technology as a security risk.
Since September, telecommunications providers in the US have been able to apply for...