Mike Pompeo, the US Secretary has warned Italy of China’s “predatory approach” to trade and investment, but Rome insisted its special powers over 5G supply deals would protect it.
“China has a predatory approach in trade and investment and represents a mutual threat to the two countries,” said Pompeo during a joint press conference with Italy’s Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio.
“When the Chinese Communist party shows up to make an investment to gain political power or threaten a nation’s security, that’s what needs to be protected against,” he said.
