We are and always will be uncertain who is spying. Further, we can not even say whether Huawei is a sincere market participant (although here the case is much clearer against it).
If you wait for certainty, you will lose. Its a political decision you can agree or disagree with.
But if it has been made, and for good reason in this case, then you will not fight ip theft and chinese protectionism and anti competitive behavior with small measures.
Op asked why ban Huawei instead of not buying from them. Because it is ineffective.
We are and always will be uncertain who is spying. Further, we can not even say whether Huawei is a sincere market participant (although here the case is much clearer against it).
If you wait for certainty, you will lose. Its a political decision you can agree or disagree with.
But if it has been made, and for good reason in this case, then you will not fight ip theft and chinese protectionism and anti competitive behavior with small measures.
Op asked why ban Huawei instead of not buying from them. Because it is ineffective.