I think they sense that this is THEIR moment and it is time to assert influence. I am surprised that Chinese diplomats are openly threatening European governments with "consequences" if they resist Huawei. By the way, the fact that the Chinese government is openly pushing Huawei indicates that the government sees it as a strategic asset. They are not doing it to create jobs back in Shenzhen. Every time a Chinese diplomat makes a public statement about Huawei, it undercuts the company's claims that it is completely independent.