https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/jul/06/chinese-ambassador-uk-ban-on-huawei-would-damage-trust-hong-kong

Liu Xiaoming also defends Beijing’s stance on Hong Kong, warning UK not to interfere in China’s affairs

China’s ambassador to the UK has said a ban on the Chinese tech company Huawei from playing a role in developing the UK’s 5G network would damage Chinese trust in the UK and its belief that the UK can run a foreign policy independent of the US.