Huawei for British telecommunications

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The US has been pressuring the UK not to use Huawei in telecommunications infrastructure. I notice that my instinctive feelings are nationalistic. I do consider international trade to be good for many things. However, when it comes to strategic infrastructure I think one should endeavor to keep it within the nation so as to minimize dependence on foreign powers. The US generally tries to buy from American companies in spending taxpayers' money. Beyond national security, this is also for economic benefit: while much weakened over the twentieth century, the UK remains a powerful and advanced enough country that for much of what it can't presently do, it should be able to fund internal research and development (including collaborations with allies) until it can, an investment that may often bring significant returns. Though, I should keep this entry brief as a couple of years ago I was saying much the same here about Hinkley Point C.