After reports emerged that the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-treasury-secretary-mnuchin-says-trump-could-ease-up-on-huawei-if-trade-talks-advance-225724"> US government had written</a> to the external affairs ministry last month warning the government that companies found supplying equipment or other products of American origin to Huawei could face "punitive action", ministry of external affairs(MEA) spokesman Ravish Kumar said the matter was being debated.

"We will be guided by our economic and security consideration," MEA spokesman Ravish Kumar said.

Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei had recently said that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-obtains-46-commercial-5g-contracts-in-30-countries-225175">US ban on its products </a>had hit revenue by $30 billion. The United States has put Huawei on an export blacklist citing national security issues. The Trump administration has been working the back channels with its allies in Europe and Asia to bar Huawei from various countries, including its 5G network

"We did not expect they would attack us on so many aspects," Ren said, adding,"we cannot get components supply, cannot participate in many international organisations, cannot work closely with many universities, cannot use anything with US components, and cannot even establish connection with networks that use such components."&nbsp;

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The ban has already led Alphabet Inc's Google and British chip designer ARM to limit its relationship with Huawei.

However, the Chinese company has been defiant in face of the US ban asserting that it could roll out its Hongmeng operating system (OS) after its phones were cut off from updates of Google's Android OS in the wake of the ban.

However, Russian President Putin has backed China over the Huawei row declaring that US moves were aimed at weakining China.

"Regarding attack on Huawei. How did it come about? And what's the intention? There's one and only intention: restriction of China's development. China has become a global competitor of another global power, United States," Putin said.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that China is ready to share its expertise on 5G with other countries. &nbsp;

After a meeting between Xi and Putin in Moscow earlier this month, Russia's top mobile phone operator MTS and China's Huawei signed an agreement to develop 5G technology in Russia and to hold test launches this year and in 2020.

After reports emerged that the US government had written to the external affairs ministry last month warning the government that companies found supplying equipment or other products of American origin to Huawei could face "punitive action", ministry of external affairs(MEA) spokesman Ravish Kumar said the matter was being debated.

After reports emerged that the US government had written to the external affairs ministry last month warning the government that companies found supplying equipment or other products of American origin to Huawei could face "punitive action", ministry of external affairs(MEA) spokesman Ravish Kumar said the matter was being debated. "We will be guided by our economic and security consideration," MEA spokesman Ravish Kumar said. Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei had recently said that US ban on its products had hit revenue by $30 billion. The United States has put Huawei on an export blacklist citing national security issues. The Trump administration has been working the back channels with its allies in Europe and Asia to bar Huawei from various countries, including its 5G network "We did not expect they would attack us on so many aspects," Ren said, adding,"we cannot get components supply, cannot participate in many international organisations, cannot work closely with many universities, cannot use anything with US components, and cannot even establish connection with networks that use such components." The ban has already led Alphabet Inc's Google and British chip designer ARM to limit its relationship with Huawei. However, the Chinese company has been defiant in face of the US ban asserting that it could roll out its Hongmeng operating system (OS) after its phones were cut off from updates of Google's Android OS in the wake of the ban. However, Russian President Putin has backed China over the Huawei row declaring that US moves were aimed at weakining China. "Regarding attack on Huawei. How did it come about? And what's the intention? There's one and only intention: restriction of China's development. China has become a global competitor of another global power, United States," Putin said. Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that China is ready to share its expertise on 5G with other countries. After a meeting between Xi and Putin in Moscow earlier this month, Russia's top mobile phone operator MTS and China's Huawei signed an agreement to develop 5G technology in Russia and to hold test launches this year and in 2020.

Will be guided by our economic and security consideration: Ministry of external affairs on Huawei row

Huawei will delay the launch of its much-touted foldable 5G Mate X smartphone by three months, the latest setback for the company that was slapped with US&nbsp;sanctions last month.

The Mate X, a competitor to Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Fold, is expected to be rolled out globally in September, Vincent Pang, Huawei's head of corporate communications, said on the sidelines of the WSJ Tech D&nbsp;Live conference in Hong Kong.

It was originally slated for a June launch.

The delay comes as Huawei phones face being cut off from updates of Google's Android operating system (OS) in the wake of the US&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unreasonable-restrictions-infringe-on-its-rights-huawei-responds-to-us-ban-219064">blacklist </a>that bans American companies from doing business with the Chinese firm.

Pang, however, denied the delay was due to the ban, saying Huawei was in the process of running certification tests with various carriers that were expected to be completed in August.

He also told Reuters that Huawei, the world's second-largest maker of smartphones, could roll out its Hongmeng operating system (OS) - which is being tested - within nine months.

"Our preference will, of course, be Google and Android as we have been partners for many years," said Pang, also a senior vice president at Huawei. "But if the circumstances force us to, we can roll out Hongmeng in six to nine months."

Hongmeng is based on the version of Android that is publicly available via open-source licensing and is mainly meant for phones, Pang said. Hongmeng will support other devices later.

Alphabet Inc's Google has earlier said it would no longer provide Android software for Huawei phones after a 90-day reprieve granted by the US&nbsp;government expires in August.

Huawei has applied to trademark its Hongmeng OS in various countries, Reuters reported on Thursday, in a sign it may be deploying a back-up plan in key markets.

At home, Huawei applied for a Hongmeng trademark in August last year and received a nod last month, according to a filing on China's intellectual property administration's website.

Pang denied recent media reports that Huawei was cancelling the rollout of its next new laptop and said it will still launch at a later date.

Ban fallout

Huawei has come under mounting scrutiny for over a year, led by US&nbsp;allegations that "back doors" in its routers, switches and other gear could allow China to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-has-no-evidence-of-backdoor-spying-in-5g-technology-huawei-chairman-199966">spy</a> on US&nbsp;communications.

The company has denied its products pose a security threat.

However, consumers spooked by how matters have escalated are offloading their devices amid Android worries.

Huawei's hopes to become the world's top-selling smartphone maker in the fourth quarter this year have now been delayed, a senior Huawei executive said this week.

Problems at Huawei, the world's largest network-equipment maker, are spilling over to the broader chip industry.

Broadcom Inc has warned of a broad slowdown in chip demand, blaming the US-China trade conflict and export restrictions on Huawei, and cut its revenue forecast for the year by 8%. Huawei accounted for about or 4% of the company's overall sales last year.

Micron Technology Inc's CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said at the WSJ conference on Friday that the ban on Huawei brings "uncertainty and disturbance" to the semiconductor industry.

Mehrotra said Micron was assessing the impact from the ban on Huawei, one of its largest customers.

Huawei will delay the launch of its much-touted foldable 5G Mate X smartphone by three months, the latest setback for the company that was slapped with US sanctions last month.

Huawei will delay the launch of its much-touted foldable 5G Mate X smartphone by three months, the latest setback for the company that was slapped with US sanctions last month. The Mate X, a competitor to Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Fold, is expected to be rolled out globally in September, Vincent Pang, Huawei's head of corporate communications, said on the sidelines of the WSJ Tech D Live conference in Hong Kong. It was originally slated for a June launch. The delay comes as Huawei phones face being cut off from updates of Google's Android operating system (OS) in the wake of the US blacklist that bans American companies from doing business with the Chinese firm. Pang, however, denied the delay was due to the ban, saying Huawei was in the process of running certification tests with various carriers that were expected to be completed in August. He also told Reuters that Huawei, the world's second-largest maker of smartphones, could roll out its Hongmeng operating system (OS) - which is being tested - within nine months. "Our preference will, of course, be Google and Android as we have been partners for many years," said Pang, also a senior vice president at Huawei. "But if the circumstances force us to, we can roll out Hongmeng in six to nine months." Hongmeng is based on the version of Android that is publicly available via open-source licensing and is mainly meant for phones, Pang said. Hongmeng will support other devices later. Alphabet Inc's Google has earlier said it would no longer provide Android software for Huawei phones after a 90-day reprieve granted by the US government expires in August. Huawei has applied to trademark its Hongmeng OS in various countries, Reuters reported on Thursday, in a sign it may be deploying a back-up plan in key markets. At home, Huawei applied for a Hongmeng trademark in August last year and received a nod last month, according to a filing on China's intellectual property administration's website. Pang denied recent media reports that Huawei was cancelling the rollout of its next new laptop and said it will still launch at a later date. Ban fallout Huawei has come under mounting scrutiny for over a year, led by US allegations that "back doors" in its routers, switches and other gear could allow China to spy on US communications. The company has denied its products pose a security threat. However, consumers spooked by how matters have escalated are offloading their devices amid Android worries. Huawei's hopes to become the world's top-selling smartphone maker in the fourth quarter this year have now been delayed, a senior Huawei executive said this week. Problems at Huawei, the world's largest network-equipment maker, are spilling over to the broader chip industry. Broadcom Inc has warned of a broad slowdown in chip demand, blaming the US-China trade conflict and export restrictions on Huawei, and cut its revenue forecast for the year by 8%. Huawei accounted for about or 4% of the company's overall sales last year. Micron Technology Inc's CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said at the WSJ conference on Friday that the ban on Huawei brings "uncertainty and disturbance" to the semiconductor industry. Mehrotra said Micron was assessing the impact from the ban on Huawei, one of its largest customers.

Huawei delays global launch of foldable phone by three months

Chinese telecom giant <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-suspends-app-pre-installs-on-huawei-phones-225167">Huawei Technologies</a> Co. Ltd. said Thursday that it had obtained 46 commercial 5G contracts so far in 30 countries and regions.

It has shipped more than 100,000 5G base stations, ranking top in the world, according to the company.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-willing-to-sign-no-spy-agreement-with-us-government-chairman-224403/amp">Huawei </a>said it is well prepared for China's 5G commercial use. In February last year, it made the world's first 5G call and launched the first 5G terminal device.

Headquartered in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, the privately-owned Huawei is a world-leading telecommunication solution provider and also one of the world's major smartphone brands.

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology granted commercial-use 5G licenses Thursday to the China Broadcasting and Television Network and the country's top three telecom operators -- China Telecom Group, China Mobile Communications Group and China United Network Communications Group. 
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Chinese telecom giant Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. said Thursday that it had obtained 46 commercial 5G contracts so far in 30 countries and regions. It has shipped more than 100,000 5G base stations, ranking top in the world, according to the company.

Chinese telecom giant Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. said Thursday that it had obtained 46 commercial 5G contracts so far in 30 countries and regions. It has shipped more than 100,000 5G base stations, ranking top in the world, according to the company. Huawei said it is well prepared for China's 5G commercial use. In February last year, it made the world's first 5G call and launched the first 5G terminal device. Headquartered in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, the privately-owned Huawei is a world-leading telecommunication solution provider and also one of the world's major smartphone brands. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology granted commercial-use 5G licenses Thursday to the China Broadcasting and Television Network and the country's top three telecom operators -- China Telecom Group, China Mobile Communications Group and China United Network Communications Group.

Huawei obtains 46 commercial 5G contracts in 30 countries

Alphabet Inc's Google has warned if the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-us-china-row-huawei-signs-deal-with-russian-telecom-company-mts-to-develop-5g-network-224867">US administration moves ahead</a> with sweeping ban on Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, it risks compromising national security, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

Google's move comes as the world's two top economies ratchet up tariffs in a battle over what US officials call <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-willing-to-sign-no-spy-agreement-with-us-government-chairman-224403">China's unfair trade </a>practices.

While the sanctions are expected to hurt Huawei in the short term, industry experts say it could force the company - and other Chinese firms - to become self-reliant by developing more home-grown technologies, hurting the dominance of American companies such as Google in the longer term.

Google in particular is concerned it would not be allowed to update its Android operating system on Huawei smartphones, which it argues would prompt the Chinese company to develop its own version of the software, FT reported, citing people briefed on Google's lobbying efforts.

The search giant argued a Huawei-modified version of Android would be more susceptible to being hacked, the newspaper said.

The US administration in May added Huawei to a trade blacklist. The move put Huawei and 68 affiliates in more than two dozen countries on the Commerce Department's so-called Entity List.

Google and the US Department of Commerce were not immediately available for comment on the report.

Alphabet Inc's Google has warned if the US administration moves ahead with sweeping ban on Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, it risks compromising national security, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

Alphabet Inc's Google has warned if the US administration moves ahead with sweeping ban on Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, it risks compromising national security, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. Google's move comes as the world's two top economies ratchet up tariffs in a battle over what US officials call China's unfair trade practices. While the sanctions are expected to hurt Huawei in the short term, industry experts say it could force the company - and other Chinese firms - to become self-reliant by developing more home-grown technologies, hurting the dominance of American companies such as Google in the longer term. Google in particular is concerned it would not be allowed to update its Android operating system on Huawei smartphones, which it argues would prompt the Chinese company to develop its own version of the software, FT reported, citing people briefed on Google's lobbying efforts. The search giant argued a Huawei-modified version of Android would be more susceptible to being hacked, the newspaper said. The US administration in May added Huawei to a trade blacklist. The move put Huawei and 68 affiliates in more than two dozen countries on the Commerce Department's so-called Entity List. Google and the US Department of Commerce were not immediately available for comment on the report.

Google flags US national security risks over Huawei ban: Report

China today warned the United States against further harming trade ties after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unreasonable-restrictions-infringe-on-its-rights-huawei-responds-to-us-ban-219064">President Donald Trump effectively </a>barred Chinese telecom giant Huawei from the US market and put it on a blacklist.

"We urge the US to stop its incorrect actions... to avoid doing additional harm to China-US economic and trade relations," commerce ministry spokesman Gao Feng said at a weekly press briefing.

"China has said many times national security issues should not be abused," Gao said, adding China is resolutely against any country taking unilateral action against any Chinese entity according to its domestic law.

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Beijing has always asked firms to abide by the relevant rules and regulations of the countries they operate in, he said, noting China would take measures "to resolutely safeguard the legitimate interest of our companies".

Trump stepped up Washington's battle against Huawei on Wednesday, effectively barring the telecom titan from the US market and adding it to a list which would restrict US sales to the firm amid an escalating trade war with Beijing.

Huawei said it was an "unreasonable restriction" by the US.

"Restricting Huawei from doing business in the US will not make the US more secure or stronger; instead, this will only serve to limit the US to inferior yet more expensive alternatives. In addition, unreasonable restrictions will infringe upon Huawei's rights and raise other serious legal issues," the telecom giant said in a statement.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order declaring a national emergency and barring US companies from using telecommunications equipment made by firms posing a national security risk.

The order paved the way for a ban on doing business with China's Huawei Technologies Co.

China today warned the United States against further harming trade ties after President Donald Trump effectively barred Chinese telecom giant Huawei from the US market and put it on a blacklist.

China today warned the United States against further harming trade ties after President Donald Trump effectively barred Chinese telecom giant Huawei from the US market and put it on a blacklist. "We urge the US to stop its incorrect actions... to avoid doing additional harm to China-US economic and trade relations," commerce ministry spokesman Gao Feng said at a weekly press briefing. "China has said many times national security issues should not be abused," Gao said, adding China is resolutely against any country taking unilateral action against any Chinese entity according to its domestic law. Beijing has always asked firms to abide by the relevant rules and regulations of the countries they operate in, he said, noting China would take measures "to resolutely safeguard the legitimate interest of our companies". Trump stepped up Washington's battle against Huawei on Wednesday, effectively barring the telecom titan from the US market and adding it to a list which would restrict US sales to the firm amid an escalating trade war with Beijing. Huawei said it was an "unreasonable restriction" by the US. "Restricting Huawei from doing business in the US will not make the US more secure or stronger; instead, this will only serve to limit the US to inferior yet more expensive alternatives. In addition, unreasonable restrictions will infringe upon Huawei's rights and raise other serious legal issues," the telecom giant said in a statement. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order declaring a national emergency and barring US companies from using telecommunications equipment made by firms posing a national security risk. The order paved the way for a ban on doing business with China's Huawei Technologies Co.

US should stop incorrect action on Huawei to avoid additional harm to China-US economic and trade relations: China

US secretary of state Mike Pompeo during his visit to Hungary cautioned the government against <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/italy-to-ban-huawei-from-its-5g-plans-report-195806">Chinese</a> and Russian influence.

Pompeo was particularly insistent on Hungry not allowing <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-tells-canada-to-free-huawei-cfo-or-face-consequences-182513">Chinese telecom giant Huawei </a>access to 5G network.

"If that equipment is co-located where we have important American systems, it makes it more difficult for us to partner alongside them," Pompeo said.

"We want to make sure we identify (to) them the opportunities and the risks with using that equipment. And then they will get to make their decisions," he added.

Pompeo had dinner with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban as the two leaders agreed to further ties.

"We must not let Putin drive wedges between friends in NATO," Pompeo said, adding, "An authoritarian Russia will never be a friend to the freedom and sovereignty of smaller nations."

Pompeo said the United States had earlier pushed Hungary into the arms of "folks who didn't share our values" and vowed to "compete for positive influence in the region".

Pompeo announced plans for a defence cooperation agreement with Hungary but added that he had discussed "the dangers of allowing China to gain a bridgehead in Hungary" during his talks with foreign minister Peter Szijjarto.

Hungry is Russia's biggest ally in eastern Europe with the country dependent on its energy needs on the Putin regime but has indicated its interest to join hands with the Trump administration.

"When it comes to cooperation with Russia or cooperation with the People's Republic of China that does not harm us being reliable as a NATO ally," Hungry's foreign minister said.

Pompeo is on a visit to various countries including Poland and the Middle East

"Hungary's government and President Donald Trump's administration represent an identical, or very similar, approaches in both general political and numerous international political issues," he added.

Pompeo is on a visit to various countries including Poland and the Middle East to engage with the government as the Trump administration seeks to further ties with countries.

In Poland, the government is considering banning Huawei from participating in the development of 5G capabilities after arresting a Chinese employee of Huawei and a former Polish security official on spying.&nbsp; 
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US secretary of state Mike Pompeo during his visit to Hungary cautioned the government against Chinese and Russian influence. Pompeo was particularly insistent on Hungry not allowing Chinese telecom giant Huawei access to 5G network.

US secretary of state Mike Pompeo during his visit to Hungary cautioned the government against Chinese and Russian influence. Pompeo was particularly insistent on Hungry not allowing Chinese telecom giant Huawei access to 5G network. "If that equipment is co-located where we have important American systems, it makes it more difficult for us to partner alongside them," Pompeo said. "We want to make sure we identify (to) them the opportunities and the risks with using that equipment. And then they will get to make their decisions," he added. Pompeo had dinner with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban as the two leaders agreed to further ties. "We must not let Putin drive wedges between friends in NATO," Pompeo said, adding, "An authoritarian Russia will never be a friend to the freedom and sovereignty of smaller nations." Pompeo said the United States had earlier pushed Hungary into the arms of "folks who didn't share our values" and vowed to "compete for positive influence in the region". Pompeo announced plans for a defence cooperation agreement with Hungary but added that he had discussed "the dangers of allowing China to gain a bridgehead in Hungary" during his talks with foreign minister Peter Szijjarto. Hungry is Russia's biggest ally in eastern Europe with the country dependent on its energy needs on the Putin regime but has indicated its interest to join hands with the Trump administration. "When it comes to cooperation with Russia or cooperation with the People's Republic of China that does not harm us being reliable as a NATO ally," Hungry's foreign minister said. Pompeo is on a visit to various countries including Poland and the Middle East "Hungary's government and President Donald Trump's administration represent an identical, or very similar, approaches in both general political and numerous international political issues," he added. Pompeo is on a visit to various countries including Poland and the Middle East to engage with the government as the Trump administration seeks to further ties with countries. In Poland, the government is considering banning Huawei from participating in the development of 5G capabilities after arresting a Chinese employee of Huawei and a former Polish security official on spying.

If Huawei is co-located with American systems, it would be difficult for us to partner: Pompeo to Hungary