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A Huawei executive hit the US where it hurts by making fun of the NSA and bringing up whistleblower Edward Snowden during a no-holds-barred speech at the world\u2019s biggest mobile conference.<\/p>\n
Guo Ping, Huawei\u2019s rotating chairman, was giving a keynote speech at MWC Barcelona when he made joking reference to the US data gathering program, PRISM. Ping\u2019s remarks were an apparent response to US allegations against the Chinese tech company that their devices pose a risk to US national security \u2013 accusations the company has strenuously denied.<\/p>\n
\u201cPRISM, PRISM, on the wall, who is the most trustworthy of them all?<\/em>\u201d Guo said, pointing out the irony of the US claims.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you don\u2019t understand that, you can go ask Edward Snowden<\/em>,\u201d he added, referring to the former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor-turned-exiled whistleblower who exposed the extensive US government surveillance program in 2013.<\/p>\n \u201cPRISM, PRISM on the wall, who is the most trustworthy of them all? If you don\u2019t understand that you can go, ask Edward Snowden\u201d – \u2014 Huawei Club (@ClubHuawei) February 26, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/center><\/div>\n READ MORE: \u2018We must be the leader in everything\u2019: Trump demands 6G cell technology<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Huawei currently has contracts to roll out its 5G technology in nearly 30 countries, but is facing an expected ban in the US over concerns it could constitute a threat to national security, with the US warning its allies that it could reconsider its military relationships with them if they use it.<\/p>\n Former CIA acting Director Michael Morell told CBS that because of its speed and ability to allow such a large data flow, 5G \u201cenhances the capabilities of an intelligence service to steal data<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n #MWC2019<\/a> Huawei\u2019s Guo Ping hits back hard on US accusations, raising PRISM, Snowden. Repeats Huawei denials of willingness to compromise security of 5G equipment, calls for \u201cexperts to decide on security of networks\u201d pic.twitter.com\/dhmOnLvqSs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Paul Triolo (@pstAsiatech) February 26, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/center><\/div>\n Huawei has taken the sarcastic route before; its founder Ren Zhengfei recently<\/a> thanked the Trump administration for promoting their company amid the security hysteria.<\/p>\n New Zealand and Australia have followed the US precedent and banned Huawei from assisting in the development of their 5G networks. The UK, France, and Germany have refused to follow suit, however, with the latter\u2019s cyber watchdog saying he has seen no proof to back the accusations against Huawei.<\/p>\n\n
GuoPing, Huawei\u2019s rotating chairman in #MWC19<\/a>
😂👌🔥 pic.twitter.com\/inAWhu6tDm<\/a><\/p>\n\n