Ren Zhengfei, the founder of Chinese telecommunications company Huawei, told CBS News that “5G is not an atomic bomb,” in reference to President Trump’s eagerness to expand the 5G infrastructure.

The giant tech company is leading the charge on China’s efforts to dominate the global 5G space and has established contracts with over 30 countries in the global south, a move that puts China on the path towards wireless broadband hegemony.