Speaking in response to questions from lawmakers, António Costa said “mutual respect” characterised Sino-Portuguese ties.
5G network
Portugal’s effective ban on Chinese technology from its 5G network will only build barriers and harm ties, Chinese officials say.
The move is bound to upset Beijing, which has been investing billions of dollars in Portugal in sectors from energy to banking and insurance.
China Telecom yet to announce when its service will start; CTM says customers can pre-register, but only says that fees will be a ‘surprise’.
As only city in the Greater Bay Area without 5G, Macao lags behind in tech stakes; CTM awaits licence from government, stating it has been ready since last summer.
CTM is investing MOP 2 billion in its 5G network over five years, Ebel Cham Pou I, the vice president for the telecom’s commercial affairs, told reporters on Monday.
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng said that a 5G network covering the whole city would need an investment of over MOP 3 billion.
Telecom operator CTM has completed the construction of the core network for its 5G service, vowing to invest another MOP 2 billion (US$251 million) in the network for five years to continuously optimise the network.
