The EU commission has issued a 10-point-plan in its relationsship with China. The paper says: "Against the backdrop of China's growing economic power and political influence, the European Commission and the High Representative review European Union-China relations and the related opportunities and challenges. They set out 10 concrete actions for EU Heads of State or Government to discuss at the European Council of 21 March." According to the paper, the commission wants a coordinated approach in all business relations with China: "Neither the EU nor any of its Member States can effectively achieve their aims with China without full unity. In cooperating with China, all Member States, individually and within sub-regional cooperation frameworks, such as the 16+1 format5, have a responsibility to ensure consistency with EU law, rules and policies." Hence the Eu is aiming for a common approach regarding Chinese participation in the European 5G networks. Without mentioning Huawei explicitly, the paper says: "To safeguard against potential serious security implications for critical digital infrastructure, a common EU approach to the security of 5G networks is needed. To kickstart this, the European Commission will issue a Recommendation following the European Council."

Prior to the statement, the United States has warned intelligence sharing with Germany could be restricted should Berlin move ahead with plans to allow Huawei help set up its 5G mobile network, according to the Wall Street Journal. The warning comes amid US claims that Huawei, a Chinese firm, may offer a backdoor for Chinese state espionage.