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University of Waterloo cuts ties with China\u2019s Huawei to \u2018safeguard scientific research\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Aaron D’Andrea Global News
\nPosted May 4, 2023 11:40 am
\n Updated May 4, 2023 12:42 pm<\/p>\n

The University of Waterloo is ending its partnership with Chinese tech firm Huawei to \u201csafeguard scientific research\u201d amid a sharpening focus on intellectual property protection, global espionage and foreign interference in Canadian society.<\/p>\n

Huawei, whose technology has been banned from Canada\u2019s 5G network, has been the subject of controversy for years due to a Chinese law that requires companies to share data with the state if asked. National security officials in western countries have raised fears that could allow spying.<\/p>\n

Huawei has repeatedly said any concerns are unfounded.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe University of Waterloo intends to complete our current contractual arrangements with Huawei which end before the end of 2023. This decision is part of our wider efforts partnered with multiple levels of government to safeguard scientific research at Waterloo,\u201d said Charmaine Dean, vice president of research at the school.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe recognize that this decision places some of our researcher\u2019s cutting-edge work in jeopardy because they are losing reliable funding sources. Now is a time for Canadian businesses and governments to seize the opportunity to help us ensure that our talent and innovation pipeline remains productive now and in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Huawei did not immediately respond to Global News\u2019 comment request by publication time.<\/p>\n

Industry Minister Fran\u00e7ois-Philippe Champagne said on Twitter on Thursday morning he was \u201cglad to see that the University of Waterloo is taking the necessary steps to protect its research.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cResearch security is the responsibility of all partners involved,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Ontario Premier Doug Ford told reporters in Cambridge, Ont., that he supports the school\u2019s decision, and that it \u201cconcerns me sometimes on some of the things we\u2019re dealing with the communist Chinese government.\u201d<\/p>\n

The news was first reported by the Toronto Star on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

In February, Champagne said Ottawa would stop funding grant applications if the researchers working on them were affiliated with a foreign military, state security entities or certain foreign state actors, citing a need to protect Canadian national security.<\/p>\n

Ottawa\u2019s announcement followed a report from The Globe and Mail in January that since 2005, 50 Canadian universities had extensive research collaborations with China\u2019s military. The projects with China\u2019s National University of Defence Technology included areas like quantum cryptography, photonics and space science, the newspaper reported.<\/p>\n

While he made no mention of a specific state, a spokesperson with Champagne\u2019s office confirmed the policy will include, but not be limited to, institutions and entities in China.<\/p>\n

The research partnership between Huawei and the University of Waterloo, one of Canada\u2019s top research universities, began in 2016.<\/p>\n

At the time, the school said it had signed an agreement with Huawei on a \u201cstrategic research partnership that will serve as a framework for existing and future investment.\u201d<\/p>\n

The research collaboration agreement between Huawei and the University of Waterloo was to establish a framework for partnerships in research and development, including cloud computing, next-generation communications, data management and data analytics.<\/p>\n

That deal was built on several research initiatives in 5G-related project areas between Huawei and the university. Huawei planned to invest $3 million over three years to develop research products.<\/p>\n

Canadian relations with China have been uneasy for several years, intensifying in recent months over allegations of attempts to influence and interfere in Canadian affairs.<\/p>\n

Most recently, The Globe and Mail reported on Monday that Beijing\u2019s intelligence service allegedly sought to target Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family in Hong Kong, citing a top-secret document and an anonymous national security source. The Globe also reported a Chinese diplomat who remains in Canada was allegedly involved.<\/p>\n

That news spurred Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to order the Canadian Security Intelligence Service to inform the government if there are threats made against any MP or their family \u2014 regardless of whether they are considered credible.<\/p>\n

China\u2019s Toronto consulate-general said on Thursday that the report of consular officers \u201ccoercing\u201d Chong and his family has \u201cno factual basis and is purely baseless,\u201d further claiming Canadian media and politicians have ulterior motives. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly ordered China\u2019s ambassador to be summoned over the report.<\/p>\n

Trudeau has been under pressure to order a public inquiry into the allegations of Chinese interference, but instead tapped former governor general David Johnston to make that call as Ottawa\u2019s special rapporteur.<\/p>\n

Johnston will have until May 23 to decide whether a public inquiry is needed, or whether a different kind of independent process such as a judicial review would be more appropriate.<\/p>\n

\u2014 with files from Reuters <\/p>\n

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