"We're not the enemy" - Huawei Australia chairman John Lord distances Chinese telco from IP spying fears

Huawei Australia chairman John Lord has distanced Chinese telco from allegations about a spying campaign by two Chinese nationals said to be acting for Chinese intelligence. 

Mr Lord tells ABC's Peter Ryan that Huawai is not the enemy and that he has not considered leaving his chairman role given deteriorating relations between China and western powers. 

Huawei was blocked from supplying equipment for the rollout of Australia's 5G network because of security concerns.

John Lord speaks with ABC's Peter Ryan