Many countries around the world, including France and Portugal, have time and again expressed their support for the Chinese tech giant Huawei's right of doing business abroad. 

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said investments by Chinese companies like Huawei are "welcome" in his country.

The minister made the remarks at the sixth High-Level Economic and Financial Dialogue between China and France in Paris on Friday.

He also called Huawei's position in the French market "positive and constructive." 

Last month, Huawei opened a new research and development center in France. 

Portugal's largest phone network Altice has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei in its preparation to launch 5G services next year.

The two companies will explore potential new and innovative applications using 5G technology under the plan.

A research center of Huawei in Lannion, France. /VCG Photo

Going for 5G

In April, Huawei obtained the world's first CE type-examination certificate (TEC) for 5G products, winning official approval for commercial use in Europe. 

The company started its research on 5G products in 2009 and has built 11 research centers all over the world. It has invested at least 600 million U.S. dollars in 5G-related research.