alt Hacker News> just scare-mongering from the US because it has no manufacturer of 5G equipment.
Even if that were accurate, which it isn’t, what exactly do you think the US stands to gain by Europe buying 5g from someone other than China (like the European providers Ericsson and nokia)?
Control. The equipment made by Ericsson or Nokia uses US made components which can be used just like what the US accuses China of.
Secondly, it stops China gaining as much experience in this field as it could have.