What is Huawei and why does Washington worry about it?


  • TECH
  • Tuesday, 29 Jan 2019

Huawei has invested billions of dollars in 5G technology, competing mainly against Sweden's Ericsson and Finland's Nokia. — AFP Relaxnews

Huawei is China's first global tech brand and a growing source of tension between Washington and Beijing. Huawei Technologies Ltd is reportedly the biggest supplier of network switching gear used by phone and internet companies. It has spent a decade battling US accusations it is a front for Chinese spying or poses other security risks.

Other governments including Australia and Japan are imposing their own curbs on use of Huawei technology. A look at Huawei and controversies surrounding the company:

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