Huawei’s Ren Zhengfei Fires Back at U.S. 5G Restrictions
Unwilling to Spin a Yarn about a “National Emergency”
Ren Zhengfei, the mastermind behind Huawei, didn’t take the U.S. policies lying down. Speaking to Chinese state media, he double‑downed on the company’s global ambitions, saying the U.S. “underestimates” what his telecom giant can do.
- Trump declares a “national emergency,” giving him the power to blacklist firms that threaten national security—clearly aimed at Huawei.
- The Commerce Department institutes a ban on American tech exports to Huawei.
- Just a few days later, a 90‑day reprieve is granted, easing the chokehold on technology transfer.
Ren’s Take on the 5G Showdown
Ren’s stance is clear and a little snappy: “Huawei’s 5G will absolutely not be affected. In terms of 5G technologies, others won’t be able to catch up with Huawei in two or three years.” He’s waving his hand at the ban, saying the company can build its own chips and it can’t be isolated from the world.
One Word: “Snooze‑Fever”
While the U.S. tries to block the Chinese company, Ren’s confidence is louder than a boom box in the middle of a quiet street. He’s basically saying: “We’re building our own future—no one, not even a U.S. administration, can shut us down.”
