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Krach hosts a dinner at his home, introducing  Secretary Pompeo to top Silicon Valley CEOs. They express their China concerns. Krach introduces the idea that corporate responsibility is not only social responsibility – it’s national security.

UK’s decision to allow Huawei equipment for its 5G network sparks tensions with U.S. Washington maintains that Huawei represents a national security threat because its networking gear could be used by the Chinese government for espionage.

Chuck Schumer (D-NY) urges UK to reconsider its Huawei position. “Given the significant security, privacy, and economic threats posed by Huawei, we strongly urge the United Kingdom to revisit its recent decision, take steps to mitigate the risks of Huawei.”

Krach meets with key semiconductor equipment manufacturers and other leaders in Silicon Valley to discuss strategy for reversing China’s domination of 5G.

In just 2-weeks, Krach’s team secures agreement with TSMC, the world’s most sophisticated semiconductor manufacturer, to build $12 billion chip fab in Arizona. Begins to reverse Huawei momentum & sets the stage to rebuild US semiconductor industry.

Canadian telcos, Bell and Telus announce that each of them will discontinue use of Huawei equipment in their 5G networks. The companies sign deals with Nokia and Ericsson instead.

Krach welcomes the Czech Republic, Norway, Poland, Estonia, Romania, Denmark, Greece, New Zealand, Japan, Australia, Israel, and Latvia into Clean Network.

In a July 4th interview with Neil Cavuto, Secretary Krach warns about brands benefiting from slave labor in China, and the growing problem of genocide being committed against the Uighurs in Xinjiang.

US hails Britain’s move to ban Huawei and join Clean Network. National security advisor, Robert O’Brien, wrote on Twitter that Britain’s move showed a “growing international consensus” that Huawei and other companies “pose a threat to national security.”

An address at the Nixon library, Secretary of State Pompeo urges countries to become Clean Countries so that their citizens’ personal information doesn’t end up in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party.

The President signs two Executive Orders exercising his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to address the threats posed by apps such as TikTok and WeChat.

The US State Department called on its allies and partners in government and industry around the world to join the growing tide to secure data from the CCP’s surveillance state and China’s Great Firewall and said “Momentum for The Clean Network is growing.”

Krach arrives in Taipei, becoming the highest-ranking State Department official to visit since 1979. Taiwan’s Ambassador to the U.S. Hsiao Bi-khim calls Keith Krach “Taiwan’s Number One Friend.”

European Clean Network tour begins, with the goal of building a Transatlantic Clean Network. Beginning in Luxembourg, Krach addresses the Clean Network initiative, 5G security, and financing economic growth rooted in trust.

Krach and Austrian Federal Minister Köstinger elevate US-Austria partnership and safeguard 5G from “high-risk” vendors through the Clean Network and the EU 5G Clean Toolbox.

NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana seeks 5G Clean NATO Network, citing the strategic importance of having a secure network which is non-fractured, because, he said, “the Alliance is only as strong as its weakest link.”

Krach meets with Spain’s Secretary of State for Telecommunications, Roberto Sánchez about the need to guarantee the security of vital networks. Sánchez commits to EU 5G Clean Toolbox, joins Clean Network.

Germany prepares legislation that will effectively ban Huawei from its 5G network. Merkel responds to opposition from across the German political spectrum and within her own party.

The Belgian capital, Brussels, is home to the European Union’s executive body and had been 100% reliant on Chinese vendors for its radio networks. Belgium has now awarded their 5G contracts to Nokia to complete their transition to a Clean Country.

The Clean Network adds tech giants Oracle, HP, NEC, Fujitsu, Cisco, NTT, Siemens and VMware.

Cyprus’ Minister for Digital Policy, Kyriacos Kokkinos, signs MOU expanding science and technology cooperation. According to Krach, “The Republic of Cyprus has the potential to be a regional hub for innovation and tech services.”

Slovak Republic signs Joint Declaration on 5G Security, joins Clean Network. The declaration states, “Protecting communications networks… and ensuring the privacy and individual liberties of the citizens of the Slovak Republic… are of vital importance.”

US certifies two out of three Bahrain telecom operators “totally clean,” after pointing out that in the area of 5G, the CCP is a serious threat to Bahrain’s sovereignty and national security.

Krach’s Clean Network team visits Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Panama, & Dominican Republic to offer a more compelling alternative to Huawei 5G.

Ecuador joins Clean Network. — Fernando Flores, President, Committee on Natl Security.

Huawei Sells Honor Phone Business as U.S. sanctions bite. State-led consortium takes over budget brand as Chinese tech company blames pressure from U.S. curbs on its supply chain

Nauru President Aingimea: “The Clean Network provides a trusted foundation to secure the most sensitive information”.

US, Georgia sign Clean Network MOU on 5G cooperation. “As Georgia aspires to join NATO, an improved security network will certainly be another positive aspect of the membership debate,” according to Krach.