State Department's Keith Krach on 5G, China, Huawei

Keith Krach, Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, discusses the Clean Network initiative aimed at securing 5G networks by excluding untrusted vendors like Huawei. The initiative has gained momentum, with 53 countries and numerous companies joining. It emphasizes democratic values and aims to counter China's influence. The Clean Network is seen as a long-term strategy that transcends political administrations, focusing on clean infrastructure and energy. The initiative has significantly impacted Huawei's global contracts, highlighting trust issues and human rights concerns. Global reactions include bans and endorsements from various countries and organizations.

Which countries were recently added to the Clean Network during Keith Krach's Latin America trip?

• Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela

• Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras

• Brazil, Ecuador, Jamaica, Dominican Republic

• Argentina, Chile, Peru

What is one of the main reasons countries are joining the Clean Network?

• To improve agricultural exports

• To develop new educational programs

• To enhance national security and attract private sector investment

• To increase tourism

What is the Clean Network's stance on political affiliation?

• It is a non-political environmental initiative

• It is a bipartisan initiative based on democratic values

• It is a Democratic initiative

• It is strictly a Republican initiative

What is a key principle of the Clean Network?

• Focus on military expansion

• Isolation from global markets

• Unity and solidarity among democracies

• Economic growth through fossil fuels

What is the Clean Network's approach to addressing long-term threats?

• Through military alliances

• By increasing tariffs

• By building a coalition of trusted partners

• Through diplomatic isolation

How has the Clean Network affected Huawei's global presence?

• Had no impact on Huawei

• Led to Huawei's expansion in Europe

• Increased Huawei's contracts

• Decreased Huawei's contracts outside China

Which region's countries have taken a strong stand by endorsing the Clean Network?

• South Asia

• Middle East

• Eastern Europe, particularly former Soviet Union countries

• Western Europe