US stock index futures indicated to a flat opening on Tuesday, a day after the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index hit a record high, as optimism sparked by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/asian-shares-creep-higher-on-hopes-of-us-china-trade-truce-230724">US-China trade truce</a> waned and a fresh threat of tariffs on Europe kept investors on edge.

A clutch of discouraging manufacturing surveys in the past 24 hours from around the world that rekindled fears of a global economic slowdown added to the cautious mood.

US markets rose on Monday as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-says-to-hold-more-trade-talks-with-us-in-beijing-217628">Washington and Beijing </a>agreed to resume trade talks and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/feisty-trump-sets-tone-as-stormy-g20-looms-230804">President Donald Trump</a> offered concessions including no new tariffs and an easing of curbs on Huawei Technologies Co Ltd.

However, Washington threatened to slap tariffs on $4 billion of additional EU goods, ratcheting up pressure on Europe in a long-running dispute over aircraft subsidies.

"While the threat of additional tariffs on EU imports is still an overhang for investors, the market is more likely taking a breather until new macro-economic data comes out," Peter Cardillo, chief market economist at Spartan Capital Securities said.

Investors are waiting for the monthly jobs report on Friday, which is expected to show that the private sector added 160,000 jobs in June, after a sharp slowdown in jobs growth in May.

At 8:39 a.m. ET, Dow e-minis were down 18 points, or 0.07%. S&amp;P 500 e-minis were down 0.75 points, or 0.03% and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were down 3.75 points, or 0.05%.

The S&amp;P 500 and the Dow Jones indexes posted their best June performance in decades, on hopes that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates to preserve a decade-long US expansion, after a breakdown in trade talks in May sent markets into a tailspin.

Market participants still expect a rate cut by the Fed of at least a quarter of a percentage point at its July 30-31 policy meeting, despite the latest developments in trade talks.

Among stocks, Western Digital Corp fell 3% in premarket trading after Benchmark cut its rating on the hard-disk drive maker's stock to "sell."

Coty Inc dropped 4.1% as multiple brokerages cut price targets on the cosmetics maker's shares, a day after the company said it would restructure and write down about $3 billion in value of brands acquired from Procter &amp; Gamble Co.

Gilead Sciences Inc rose 1% after the drugmaker said it will submit a new drug application for its arthritis drug to the US FDA this year.

US stock index futures indicated to a flat opening on Tuesday, a day after the benchmark S&P 500 index hit a record high, as optimism sparked by the US-China trade truce waned and a fresh threat of tariffs on Europe kept investors on edge.

US stock index futures indicated to a flat opening on Tuesday, a day after the benchmark S&P 500 index hit a record high, as optimism sparked by the US-China trade truce waned and a fresh threat of tariffs on Europe kept investors on edge. A clutch of discouraging manufacturing surveys in the past 24 hours from around the world that rekindled fears of a global economic slowdown added to the cautious mood. US markets rose on Monday as Washington and Beijing agreed to resume trade talks and President Donald Trump offered concessions including no new tariffs and an easing of curbs on Huawei Technologies Co Ltd. However, Washington threatened to slap tariffs on $4 billion of additional EU goods, ratcheting up pressure on Europe in a long-running dispute over aircraft subsidies. "While the threat of additional tariffs on EU imports is still an overhang for investors, the market is more likely taking a breather until new macro-economic data comes out," Peter Cardillo, chief market economist at Spartan Capital Securities said. Investors are waiting for the monthly jobs report on Friday, which is expected to show that the private sector added 160,000 jobs in June, after a sharp slowdown in jobs growth in May. At 8:39 a.m. ET, Dow e-minis were down 18 points, or 0.07%. S&P 500 e-minis were down 0.75 points, or 0.03% and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were down 3.75 points, or 0.05%. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones indexes posted their best June performance in decades, on hopes that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates to preserve a decade-long US expansion, after a breakdown in trade talks in May sent markets into a tailspin. Market participants still expect a rate cut by the Fed of at least a quarter of a percentage point at its July 30-31 policy meeting, despite the latest developments in trade talks. Among stocks, Western Digital Corp fell 3% in premarket trading after Benchmark cut its rating on the hard-disk drive maker's stock to "sell." Coty Inc dropped 4.1% as multiple brokerages cut price targets on the cosmetics maker's shares, a day after the company said it would restructure and write down about $3 billion in value of brands acquired from Procter & Gamble Co. Gilead Sciences Inc rose 1% after the drugmaker said it will submit a new drug application for its arthritis drug to the US FDA this year.

Wall Street set to open flat as trade talk euphoria fades

Nepal's Chaudhary Group (CG) has signed a deal worth about $100 million with China's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-willing-to-sign-no-spy-agreement-with-us-government-chairman-224403">Huawei Technologies</a> to bring 4G phone services to the country, CG's chief executive said, shrugging off US security concerns about Huawei's products.

Aiming to shake up Nepal's mobile phone market as Reliance Industries Ltd's Jio has done in India, CG planned an initial $250 million investment in the new 4G network, Chairman Binod Chaudhary said in an interview.

It will include free voice services but focus on data, online payment, and other services, he said.

After starting out selling noodles in India and later across Asia, his family-owned conglomerate now includes a bank, a telecommunications business- providing rural telephony - and dozens of resorts, including two in the Maldives in partnership with India's Taj Group.

Chaudhary, Nepal's only billionaire with a net worth of $1.7 billion, according to Forbes magazine, has overseas noodle manufacturing factories in India, Serbia, and Bangladesh, a hedge against the uncertainties of his landlocked country.

Huawei would supply equipment worth about $100 million for the launch of 4G services, which could later be upgraded to 5G, said Chaudhary, 64, who is also a lawmaker.

"Huawei has been working with the state-owned telecom company, and now they will be working with us," he said adding Nepal would ensure that business considerations were paramount when deals were made with companies from neighbouring countries.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unreasonable-restrictions-infringe-on-its-rights-huawei-responds-to-us-ban-219064">Huawei Technologies </a>is a major competitor for 5G equipment deals around the world, but the United States has asked allies to reject Huawei technology, arguing that it could be vulnerable to Chinese eavesdropping.

Huawei denies its equipment is a security risk.

Chaudhary said CG Group has entered into a deal with LifeCell, a subsidiary of Turkey's Turkcell, for technical and design services, with Huawei providing the infrastructure.

"I don't see any problem in collaboration with Chinese companies," he said, adding he was also planning to set up a venture in the cement sector with a Chinese manufacturer.

CG is already running limited telecommunications services in rural areas in Nepal.

Min Prasad Aryal, a spokesman for Nepal's telecom regulator, said CG group has applied for a license for a much wider network including cities.

"If they meet the standard specified by us we have no objection," he said when asked whether CG would get permission even if it used Huawei equipment.

With a population of about 30 million, the land-locked country has near 100 per cent&nbsp;mobile penetration and about 50 per cent&nbsp;for data services.

Nepal Telecom is the market leader with a 51 per cent market share by subscribers, followed by Ncell and Smart Cell, according to industry estimates.

"We are confident to achieve one third market share in three-to-four years as we will have the advantage to bring in the latest technology," Chaudhary said.

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Nepal's Chaudhary Group (CG) has signed a deal worth about $100 million with China's Huawei Technologies to bring 4G phone services to the country, CG's chief executive said, shrugging off US security concerns about Huawei's products.

Nepal's Chaudhary Group (CG) has signed a deal worth about $100 million with China's Huawei Technologies to bring 4G phone services to the country, CG's chief executive said, shrugging off US security concerns about Huawei's products. Aiming to shake up Nepal's mobile phone market as Reliance Industries Ltd's Jio has done in India, CG planned an initial $250 million investment in the new 4G network, Chairman Binod Chaudhary said in an interview. It will include free voice services but focus on data, online payment, and other services, he said. After starting out selling noodles in India and later across Asia, his family-owned conglomerate now includes a bank, a telecommunications business- providing rural telephony - and dozens of resorts, including two in the Maldives in partnership with India's Taj Group. Chaudhary, Nepal's only billionaire with a net worth of $1.7 billion, according to Forbes magazine, has overseas noodle manufacturing factories in India, Serbia, and Bangladesh, a hedge against the uncertainties of his landlocked country. Huawei would supply equipment worth about $100 million for the launch of 4G services, which could later be upgraded to 5G, said Chaudhary, 64, who is also a lawmaker. "Huawei has been working with the state-owned telecom company, and now they will be working with us," he said adding Nepal would ensure that business considerations were paramount when deals were made with companies from neighbouring countries. Huawei Technologies is a major competitor for 5G equipment deals around the world, but the United States has asked allies to reject Huawei technology, arguing that it could be vulnerable to Chinese eavesdropping. Huawei denies its equipment is a security risk. Chaudhary said CG Group has entered into a deal with LifeCell, a subsidiary of Turkey's Turkcell, for technical and design services, with Huawei providing the infrastructure. "I don't see any problem in collaboration with Chinese companies," he said, adding he was also planning to set up a venture in the cement sector with a Chinese manufacturer. CG is already running limited telecommunications services in rural areas in Nepal. Min Prasad Aryal, a spokesman for Nepal's telecom regulator, said CG group has applied for a license for a much wider network including cities. "If they meet the standard specified by us we have no objection," he said when asked whether CG would get permission even if it used Huawei equipment. With a population of about 30 million, the land-locked country has near 100 per cent mobile penetration and about 50 per cent for data services. Nepal Telecom is the market leader with a 51 per cent market share by subscribers, followed by Ncell and Smart Cell, according to industry estimates. "We are confident to achieve one third market share in three-to-four years as we will have the advantage to bring in the latest technology," Chaudhary said.

Nepal's Chaudhary Group ties up with Huawei to launch 4G services

United States President Donald Trump in a series of tweets on Saturday said he had a great meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g20-summit-donald-trump-confirms-wont-impose-new-tariffs-on-china-231445">G20 summit in Japan's Osaka </a>where he also agreed to continue negotiations over the stalled trade talks between the two world economies.

"I had a great meeting with President Xi of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-eases-foreign-investment-curbs-amid-cooling-trade-tensions-231699">China </a>yesterday, far better than expected. I agreed not to increase the already existing Tariffs that we charge China while we continue to negotiate," the president wrote on Twitter.

The US-China trade war and climate change have been contentious issues during the G20 summit.

After a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the last day of the annual summit, US President Donald Trump says relations between the two countries are "back on track" after a breakdown in trade talks last month following Washington`s imposed tariffs on US $300 billion of Chinese goods.

"China has agreed that, during the negotiation, they will begin purchasing large amounts of agricultural product from our great Farmers," Trump added.

The US President further noted that he will allow Huawei Technologies to buy products from US suppliers, in a concession to the communist country.

"At the request of our High Tech companies, and President Xi, I agreed to allow Chinese company Huawei to buy the product from them which will not impact our National Security," Trump said.

"Importantly, we have opened up negotiations again with China as our relationship with them continues to be a very good one. The quality of the transaction is far more important to me than speed. I am in no hurry, but things look very good! There will be no reduction in the Tariffs currently being charged to China," he added.

The remarks came after the US Commerce Department last month had reportedly moved to blacklist Huawei, cutting it off from the US suppliers.

The US also has been engaged in a global campaign to block the Chinese tech giant from so-called 5G communications networks, calling the company a security threat.

The Trump administration has alleged that Beijing could use Huawei`s products to spy on countries that use them in their networks. The allegations were, however, denied by the company.&nbsp;

United States President Donald Trump in a series of tweets on Saturday said he had a great meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Japan's Osaka where he also agreed to continue negotiations over the stalled trade talks between the two world economies.

United States President Donald Trump in a series of tweets on Saturday said he had a great meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Japan's Osaka where he also agreed to continue negotiations over the stalled trade talks between the two world economies. "I had a great meeting with President Xi of China yesterday, far better than expected. I agreed not to increase the already existing Tariffs that we charge China while we continue to negotiate," the president wrote on Twitter. The US-China trade war and climate change have been contentious issues during the G20 summit. After a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the last day of the annual summit, US President Donald Trump says relations between the two countries are "back on track" after a breakdown in trade talks last month following Washington`s imposed tariffs on US $300 billion of Chinese goods. "China has agreed that, during the negotiation, they will begin purchasing large amounts of agricultural product from our great Farmers," Trump added. The US President further noted that he will allow Huawei Technologies to buy products from US suppliers, in a concession to the communist country. "At the request of our High Tech companies, and President Xi, I agreed to allow Chinese company Huawei to buy the product from them which will not impact our National Security," Trump said. "Importantly, we have opened up negotiations again with China as our relationship with them continues to be a very good one. The quality of the transaction is far more important to me than speed. I am in no hurry, but things look very good! There will be no reduction in the Tariffs currently being charged to China," he added. The remarks came after the US Commerce Department last month had reportedly moved to blacklist Huawei, cutting it off from the US suppliers. The US also has been engaged in a global campaign to block the Chinese tech giant from so-called 5G communications networks, calling the company a security threat. The Trump administration has alleged that Beijing could use Huawei`s products to spy on countries that use them in their networks. The allegations were, however, denied by the company.

Huawei allowed to buy from US suppliers as relations with China are 'back on track'

US semiconductor firm <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-lawmakers-introduce-bipartisan-bills-targeting-chinas-huawei-and-zte-190862">Micron Technology</a> said Tuesday it has resumed some sales to Chinese technology giant Huawei despite a ban imposed by President Donald Trump on national security grounds.

The comments from Micron came as the New York Times reported that some American firms have found ways to get around the sanctions on Huawei.

Sanjay Mehrotra, chief executive of Micron, said a company review determined "that we could lawfully resume shipping a subset of current products" not affected by the export restrictions.

"We have started shipping some orders of those products to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-willing-to-sign-no-spy-agreement-with-us-government-chairman-224403">Huawei</a> in the last two weeks," he said.

"However, there are considerable ongoing uncertainties surrounding the Huawei situation and we are unable to predict the volumes or time periods over which we will be able to ship products to Huawei."

The New York Times, citing unnamed sources, said US chip makers and others have found ways to continue sales, getting around the sanctions by selling goods made outside the United States.

According to the report, the products made by American companies overseas are considered exempt from the prohibition, which could allow Huawei to continue to sell products such as smartphones and servers.

The Commerce Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

John Neuffer of the Semiconductor Industry Association, a US-based trade group, said in a statement last week that its members "are committed to rigorous compliance" with the sanctions, but noted that "it is now clear some items may be supplied to Huawei" based on the current legal framework.

"Each company is impacted differently based on their specific products and supply chains, and each company must evaluate how best to conduct its business and remain in compliance," Neuffer said.

Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said earlier this month that its overseas smartphone sales had fallen by up to 40 per cent as a result of the ban.

Trump's administration has essentially banned Huawei from the huge US market.

Last month it also added Huawei to an "entity list" of companies barred from receiving US-made components without permission from Washington.

The lack of access to certain technology such as the Google Android system and chip design from British-based ARM Holdings could be crippling for Huawei, which last year was the number two smartphone producer.

The US fears that systems made by Huawei could be used by China's government for espionage via secret security "back doors" built into telecom networking equipment, allegations that the company vigorously denied.

US semiconductor firm Micron Technology said Tuesday it has resumed some sales to Chinese technology giant Huawei despite a ban imposed by President Donald Trump on national security grounds.

US semiconductor firm Micron Technology said Tuesday it has resumed some sales to Chinese technology giant Huawei despite a ban imposed by President Donald Trump on national security grounds. The comments from Micron came as the New York Times reported that some American firms have found ways to get around the sanctions on Huawei. Sanjay Mehrotra, chief executive of Micron, said a company review determined "that we could lawfully resume shipping a subset of current products" not affected by the export restrictions. "We have started shipping some orders of those products to Huawei in the last two weeks," he said. "However, there are considerable ongoing uncertainties surrounding the Huawei situation and we are unable to predict the volumes or time periods over which we will be able to ship products to Huawei." The New York Times, citing unnamed sources, said US chip makers and others have found ways to continue sales, getting around the sanctions by selling goods made outside the United States. According to the report, the products made by American companies overseas are considered exempt from the prohibition, which could allow Huawei to continue to sell products such as smartphones and servers. The Commerce Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. John Neuffer of the Semiconductor Industry Association, a US-based trade group, said in a statement last week that its members "are committed to rigorous compliance" with the sanctions, but noted that "it is now clear some items may be supplied to Huawei" based on the current legal framework. "Each company is impacted differently based on their specific products and supply chains, and each company must evaluate how best to conduct its business and remain in compliance," Neuffer said. Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said earlier this month that its overseas smartphone sales had fallen by up to 40 per cent as a result of the ban. Trump's administration has essentially banned Huawei from the huge US market. Last month it also added Huawei to an "entity list" of companies barred from receiving US-made components without permission from Washington. The lack of access to certain technology such as the Google Android system and chip design from British-based ARM Holdings could be crippling for Huawei, which last year was the number two smartphone producer. The US fears that systems made by Huawei could be used by China's government for espionage via secret security "back doors" built into telecom networking equipment, allegations that the company vigorously denied.

United States chip firm says it can 'lawfully' sell some items to Huawei

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/americas/china-loves-ripping-off-america-says-us-president-donald-trump-218218">China </a>has asked Canada to suspend all meat exports after discovering bogus veterinary health certificates attached to a batch of pork, its embassy said Tuesday, as Canadian police launched a criminal probe.

The embassy in Ottawa said a customs investigation launched after the discovery of traces of a banned feed additive &nbsp;revealed that up to 188 forged certificates had been provided to Chinese officials through "Canadian official certificate notification channels."

"In order to protect the safety of Chinese consumers, China has taken urgent preventive measures and requested the Canadian government to suspend the issuance of certificates for meat exported to China since June 25," it said.

A Canadian government official confirmed to AFP that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has been called in to investigate the case for possible criminality.

Meanwhile, according to Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has reached out to its Chinese counterpart for more information about the forgery allegations.

In a statement, she said the CFIA "has identified a problem with false export certificates that could affect exports of pork and beef products to China."

The agency, she added, "has taken steps to remedy the situation" while continuing to work with industry partners and Chinese authorities.

Bibeau noted that the issue "does not affect export certificates to other countries."

The official Xinhua news agency earlier this month said that customs officials in the eastern city of Nanjing had found that recent pork shipments from Frigo Royal contained Ractopamine.

The feed additive, which boosts the growth of animals, is widely used in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-executive-asks-canada-to-quash-us-extradition-request-230152">United States</a> but banned in the European Union and China.

Bibeau said this month that Chinese customs had increased inspections of Canadian imports amid frosty relations over the December arrest of a senior executive of telecoms giant Huawei on a US extradition request related to alleged Iran sanctions violations.

China has asked Canada to suspend all meat exports after discovering bogus veterinary health certificates attached to a batch of pork, its embassy said Tuesday, as Canadian police launched a criminal probe.

China has asked Canada to suspend all meat exports after discovering bogus veterinary health certificates attached to a batch of pork, its embassy said Tuesday, as Canadian police launched a criminal probe. The embassy in Ottawa said a customs investigation launched after the discovery of traces of a banned feed additive revealed that up to 188 forged certificates had been provided to Chinese officials through "Canadian official certificate notification channels." "In order to protect the safety of Chinese consumers, China has taken urgent preventive measures and requested the Canadian government to suspend the issuance of certificates for meat exported to China since June 25," it said. A Canadian government official confirmed to AFP that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has been called in to investigate the case for possible criminality. Meanwhile, according to Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has reached out to its Chinese counterpart for more information about the forgery allegations. In a statement, she said the CFIA "has identified a problem with false export certificates that could affect exports of pork and beef products to China." The agency, she added, "has taken steps to remedy the situation" while continuing to work with industry partners and Chinese authorities. Bibeau noted that the issue "does not affect export certificates to other countries." The official Xinhua news agency earlier this month said that customs officials in the eastern city of Nanjing had found that recent pork shipments from Frigo Royal contained Ractopamine. The feed additive, which boosts the growth of animals, is widely used in the United States but banned in the European Union and China. Bibeau said this month that Chinese customs had increased inspections of Canadian imports amid frosty relations over the December arrest of a senior executive of telecoms giant Huawei on a US extradition request related to alleged Iran sanctions violations.

China halts Canadian meat exports over fake certificates

A look at United States-China trade war in 10 dates

The US-based research arm of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-executive-asks-canada-to-quash-us-extradition-request-230152">China's Huawei Technologies</a> Co Ltd - Futurewei Technologies Inc - has moved to separate its operations from its corporate parent since the US government in May put Huawei on a trade blacklist, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Futurewei has banned Huawei employees from its offices, moved Futurewei employees to a new IT system and forbidden them from using the Huawei name or logo in communications, a Futurewei employee told Reuters on condition of anonymity. Huawei will continue to own Futurewei, the employee said.

Milton Frazier, Futurewei’s general counsel, declined to comment on the separation or the strategy behind it, referring questions to Huawei spokesman Chase Skinner. Skinner did not answer questions about the effort.

The division of operations, which has not been previously reported, comes as many US&nbsp;universities have halted research partnerships with Huawei in reaction to US&nbsp;government allegations that the company poses a national security threat. Many universities are also rethinking their partnerships with other Chinese firms.

Huawei is among the world’s largest telecommunications equipment manufacturers. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-files-lawsuit-against-us-commerce-dept-over-seized-equipment-filing-229447">The Commerce Department</a> in May placed the firm on its “entity list” of organizations that pose security risks. The Justice Department earlier filed charges against the firm alleging theft of trade secrets and other crimes.

Futurewei is Huawei’s US-based research and development arm. The firm employs hundreds of people at offices in Silicon Valley and the greater Seattle, Chicago and Dallas areas, according to its workers’ LinkedIn pages. Futurewei has filed more than 2,100 patents in such areas as telecommunications, 5G cellular networks, and video and camera technologies, according to data from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Until now, Futurewei’s operations have been largely indistinguishable from Huawei, the Futurewei employee said. Futurewei had no separate brand or even a website, the employee said, and its staff often identified themselves as Huawei employees.

Both companies have conducted a wide range of research partnerships and grant programs with US&nbsp;universities.

Last year, 26 members of Congress sent a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, warning that Huawei’s partnerships with at least 50 US&nbsp;universities “may pose a significant threat to national security.”

The fear is that Huawei is using university partnerships to scoop up research in areas such as artificial intelligence, telecommunications and robotics, which could be used in hacking or spying operations or to give Chinese companies an edge over US&nbsp;competitors.

Some universities are struggling with whether they can continue partnerships with Futurewei - which is not on the government’s entity list - even as they suspend funding and research arrangements with Huawei.

The University of California-Berkeley, for instance, is allowing researchers to keep working with Futurewei after suspending all funding and information exchanges with Huawei in May, according to guidance to faculty from Berkeley research chief Randy Katz.

Berkeley also suspended funding from Futurewei but continues to allow Futurewei employees to participate in research reviews under certain restrictions, Katz wrote to faculty. Berkeley staff and students now can work only with Futurewei employees who are US&nbsp;citizens or legal permanent residents and who agree in writing not to share certain sensitive information with Huawei.

Companies on the entity list are banned from buying parts and components from American firms without US&nbsp;government approval. Most universities have also consulted the list when making decisions on grants or partnerships, said Tobin Smith, of the Association of American Universities.

Katz said he issued his guidance on Futurewei out of an "abundance of caution" to ensure researchers don't break laws that prevent sharing sensitive US&nbsp;technology with entity-listed companies. After consulting with the Commerce Department, Berkeley determined that Futurewei was not covered by the same restrictions as Huawei, Katz wrote to faculty.

“Nevertheless, the US&nbsp;government may take other actions against Futurewei,” he wrote.

The Commerce Department could not legally place Futurewei on the entity list because it is a US&nbsp;company, the agency said in a statement. Commerce spokesman Ari Schaffer did not answer questions on whether and how the agency regulates university research partnerships with entity-list companies or their US&nbsp;subsidiaries.

There's nothing illegal about colleges taking grant money or conducting research with such companies, said Erick Robinson, head of the China practice at law firm Dunlap, Bennett &amp; Ludwig. What's prohibited, he said, is any transfer of "essential confidential technology" to Huawei by any person or organization.

'Futurewei is Huawei'

The US&nbsp;Justice Department in January announced charges against Huawei and an executive in connection with an alleged scheme to mislead banks and the United States about its business activities in Iran, which is under US&nbsp;sanctions. Prosecutors also charged the company with stealing robotic technology from T-Mobile US Inc. The company pleaded not guilty in both cases.

The crackdown on Huawei comes amid an escalating US-China trade war, in which the transfer of US&nbsp;technology and intellectual property to Chinese companies has been a point of contention.

In addition to Berkeley, the list of universities that have partnered with Huawei or Futurewei includes Stanford, Princeton and Columbia universities, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Michigan and the University of Texas at Austin.

Congressman Jim Banks, an Indiana Republican who signed the letter warning about Huawei’s university partnerships, said any move to separate the operations of Futurewei and Huawei would not resolve those concerns.

“Futurewei is Huawei," Banks told Reuters.

Banks introduced a bill in March called the “Protect Our Universities Act” that would allow government agencies to restrict or cancel federal funding for any sensitive research project carried out with companies that pose a threat of espionage.

The bill names Huawei and several other Chinese technology companies as threats, along with any company owned or controlled by the governments of China, Russia, North Korea or Iran.

Josh Hawley, a republican senator from Missouri, last week introduced a similar bill with the same name aimed at addressing the “threat of foreign government influence and threats to academic research integrity”.

Dilemma on campus

UC Berkeley has received nearly $8 million from the two firms in the past two years, said UC Berkeley spokesman Dan Mogoluf. Katz, Berkeley's research chief, said the school would reconsider its moratorium on taking money from Futurewei if the University of California's Office of the President, gives its blessing.

The office, which oversees 10 public universities including Berkeley, said in a statement that it wants to balance security concerns with maintaining an "open academic environment" for international scholars.

At Stanford, Dean of Research Kathryn Moler said the university "paused" new funding agreements from Huawei and Futurewei in December but has continued working with the firms under existing arrangements. Moler did not answer questions about whether Stanford continues to accept money from the firms and declined to comment on whether it would lift its moratorium on new Futurewei funding if it separates its operations from Huawei.

Stanford computer science professor John Ousterhout said his lab was getting $500,000 annually from Futurewei and had been in talks to boost that to $2 million when he learned of the moratorium.

"I'm not here to defend Huawei. It's quite possible that Huawei has done some seriously bad things," Ousterhout said. But universities, he said, "should not be a law enforcement tool or foreign policy enforcement tool."

Andrew Chien, a University of Chicago professor who lost Huawei funding, said the computer science community needs to "grow up" and acknowledge the kind of security risks that have long been managed by colleagues in such disciplines as physics, whose work has military applications.

"Computing has become so central and so important - and so dangerous," he said. "We're beyond the point where you can deny that."

The US-based research arm of China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd - Futurewei Technologies Inc - has moved to separate its operations from its corporate parent since the US government in May put Huawei on a trade blacklist, according to two people familiar with the matter.

The US-based research arm of China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd - Futurewei Technologies Inc - has moved to separate its operations from its corporate parent since the US government in May put Huawei on a trade blacklist, according to two people familiar with the matter. Futurewei has banned Huawei employees from its offices, moved Futurewei employees to a new IT system and forbidden them from using the Huawei name or logo in communications, a Futurewei employee told Reuters on condition of anonymity. Huawei will continue to own Futurewei, the employee said. Milton Frazier, Futurewei’s general counsel, declined to comment on the separation or the strategy behind it, referring questions to Huawei spokesman Chase Skinner. Skinner did not answer questions about the effort. The division of operations, which has not been previously reported, comes as many US universities have halted research partnerships with Huawei in reaction to US government allegations that the company poses a national security threat. Many universities are also rethinking their partnerships with other Chinese firms. Huawei is among the world’s largest telecommunications equipment manufacturers. The Commerce Department in May placed the firm on its “entity list” of organizations that pose security risks. The Justice Department earlier filed charges against the firm alleging theft of trade secrets and other crimes. Futurewei is Huawei’s US-based research and development arm. The firm employs hundreds of people at offices in Silicon Valley and the greater Seattle, Chicago and Dallas areas, according to its workers’ LinkedIn pages. Futurewei has filed more than 2,100 patents in such areas as telecommunications, 5G cellular networks, and video and camera technologies, according to data from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Until now, Futurewei’s operations have been largely indistinguishable from Huawei, the Futurewei employee said. Futurewei had no separate brand or even a website, the employee said, and its staff often identified themselves as Huawei employees. Both companies have conducted a wide range of research partnerships and grant programs with US universities. Last year, 26 members of Congress sent a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, warning that Huawei’s partnerships with at least 50 US universities “may pose a significant threat to national security.” The fear is that Huawei is using university partnerships to scoop up research in areas such as artificial intelligence, telecommunications and robotics, which could be used in hacking or spying operations or to give Chinese companies an edge over US competitors. Some universities are struggling with whether they can continue partnerships with Futurewei - which is not on the government’s entity list - even as they suspend funding and research arrangements with Huawei. The University of California-Berkeley, for instance, is allowing researchers to keep working with Futurewei after suspending all funding and information exchanges with Huawei in May, according to guidance to faculty from Berkeley research chief Randy Katz. Berkeley also suspended funding from Futurewei but continues to allow Futurewei employees to participate in research reviews under certain restrictions, Katz wrote to faculty. Berkeley staff and students now can work only with Futurewei employees who are US citizens or legal permanent residents and who agree in writing not to share certain sensitive information with Huawei. Companies on the entity list are banned from buying parts and components from American firms without US government approval. Most universities have also consulted the list when making decisions on grants or partnerships, said Tobin Smith, of the Association of American Universities. Katz said he issued his guidance on Futurewei out of an "abundance of caution" to ensure researchers don't break laws that prevent sharing sensitive US technology with entity-listed companies. After consulting with the Commerce Department, Berkeley determined that Futurewei was not covered by the same restrictions as Huawei, Katz wrote to faculty. “Nevertheless, the US government may take other actions against Futurewei,” he wrote. The Commerce Department could not legally place Futurewei on the entity list because it is a US company, the agency said in a statement. Commerce spokesman Ari Schaffer did not answer questions on whether and how the agency regulates university research partnerships with entity-list companies or their US subsidiaries. There's nothing illegal about colleges taking grant money or conducting research with such companies, said Erick Robinson, head of the China practice at law firm Dunlap, Bennett & Ludwig. What's prohibited, he said, is any transfer of "essential confidential technology" to Huawei by any person or organization. 'Futurewei is Huawei' The US Justice Department in January announced charges against Huawei and an executive in connection with an alleged scheme to mislead banks and the United States about its business activities in Iran, which is under US sanctions. Prosecutors also charged the company with stealing robotic technology from T-Mobile US Inc. The company pleaded not guilty in both cases. The crackdown on Huawei comes amid an escalating US-China trade war, in which the transfer of US technology and intellectual property to Chinese companies has been a point of contention. In addition to Berkeley, the list of universities that have partnered with Huawei or Futurewei includes Stanford, Princeton and Columbia universities, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Michigan and the University of Texas at Austin. Congressman Jim Banks, an Indiana Republican who signed the letter warning about Huawei’s university partnerships, said any move to separate the operations of Futurewei and Huawei would not resolve those concerns. “Futurewei is Huawei," Banks told Reuters. Banks introduced a bill in March called the “Protect Our Universities Act” that would allow government agencies to restrict or cancel federal funding for any sensitive research project carried out with companies that pose a threat of espionage. The bill names Huawei and several other Chinese technology companies as threats, along with any company owned or controlled by the governments of China, Russia, North Korea or Iran. Josh Hawley, a republican senator from Missouri, last week introduced a similar bill with the same name aimed at addressing the “threat of foreign government influence and threats to academic research integrity”. Dilemma on campus UC Berkeley has received nearly $8 million from the two firms in the past two years, said UC Berkeley spokesman Dan Mogoluf. Katz, Berkeley's research chief, said the school would reconsider its moratorium on taking money from Futurewei if the University of California's Office of the President, gives its blessing. The office, which oversees 10 public universities including Berkeley, said in a statement that it wants to balance security concerns with maintaining an "open academic environment" for international scholars. At Stanford, Dean of Research Kathryn Moler said the university "paused" new funding agreements from Huawei and Futurewei in December but has continued working with the firms under existing arrangements. Moler did not answer questions about whether Stanford continues to accept money from the firms and declined to comment on whether it would lift its moratorium on new Futurewei funding if it separates its operations from Huawei. Stanford computer science professor John Ousterhout said his lab was getting $500,000 annually from Futurewei and had been in talks to boost that to $2 million when he learned of the moratorium. "I'm not here to defend Huawei. It's quite possible that Huawei has done some seriously bad things," Ousterhout said. But universities, he said, "should not be a law enforcement tool or foreign policy enforcement tool." Andrew Chien, a University of Chicago professor who lost Huawei funding, said the computer science community needs to "grow up" and acknowledge the kind of security risks that have long been managed by colleagues in such disciplines as physics, whose work has military applications. "Computing has become so central and so important - and so dangerous," he said. "We're beyond the point where you can deny that."

Huawei's US research arm builds separate identity

Lawyers for a senior executive at Chinese tech giant <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/huawei-ceo-says-underestimated-impact-of-us-ban-sees-revenue-dip-227902">Huawei</a> asked Canada's justice minister on Monday to quash extradition proceedings against Meng Wanzhou and for her to be released.

The court proceedings are scheduled to start on January 20. Meng is currently out on bail.

The United States wants to put Meng on trial for fraud for allegedly violating Iran sanctions and lying about it to US banks -- accusations that her lawyers dispute.

A copy of the letter to Justice Minister David Lametti was not made public.

But in a press release announcing the letter Meng's lawyers urged Lametti to "withdraw the proceedings because the extradition proceedings are without merit and cessation of the proceedings would be in the best interests of Canada's national interests."

They argue that the case is "palpably" political and "simply extraordinary" from legal, jurisdictional and foreign policy perspectives.

"In our view, Canada is at cross-roads respecting the United States' request that Canada extradite Ms&nbsp;Meng, for conduct that could not be an offence in Canada and which is at odds with Canadian values and established foreign policy regarding Iran," they said.

Under Canadian law, the justice minister can intervene in extradition cases.

Canada's relations with China have soured over Meng's arrest on a US warrant in December 2018 during a flight stopover in Vancouver.

In a move widely seen as retaliation and described by some observers as "hostage diplomacy," Beijing detained two Canadians -- former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor -- and blocked Canadian agricultural shipments worth billions of dollars.

It later accused Kovrig of espionage and alleged that Spavor provided him with intelligence.

Former Canadian prime minister Jean Chretien recently urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to reject the US extradition request and cancel the case.

Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland disagreed.

"It would set a very dangerous precedent for Canada to alter its behavior when it comes to honoring an extradition treaty in response to external pressure," she said.

Lametti's office said it would be "inappropriate" to comment while Meng's case is before the courts.

Lawyers for a senior executive at Chinese tech giant Huawei asked Canada's justice minister on Monday to quash extradition proceedings against Meng Wanzhou and for her to be released.

Lawyers for a senior executive at Chinese tech giant Huawei asked Canada's justice minister on Monday to quash extradition proceedings against Meng Wanzhou and for her to be released. The court proceedings are scheduled to start on January 20. Meng is currently out on bail. The United States wants to put Meng on trial for fraud for allegedly violating Iran sanctions and lying about it to US banks -- accusations that her lawyers dispute. A copy of the letter to Justice Minister David Lametti was not made public. But in a press release announcing the letter Meng's lawyers urged Lametti to "withdraw the proceedings because the extradition proceedings are without merit and cessation of the proceedings would be in the best interests of Canada's national interests." They argue that the case is "palpably" political and "simply extraordinary" from legal, jurisdictional and foreign policy perspectives. "In our view, Canada is at cross-roads respecting the United States' request that Canada extradite Ms Meng, for conduct that could not be an offence in Canada and which is at odds with Canadian values and established foreign policy regarding Iran," they said. Under Canadian law, the justice minister can intervene in extradition cases. Canada's relations with China have soured over Meng's arrest on a US warrant in December 2018 during a flight stopover in Vancouver. In a move widely seen as retaliation and described by some observers as "hostage diplomacy," Beijing detained two Canadians -- former diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor -- and blocked Canadian agricultural shipments worth billions of dollars. It later accused Kovrig of espionage and alleged that Spavor provided him with intelligence. Former Canadian prime minister Jean Chretien recently urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to reject the US extradition request and cancel the case. Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland disagreed. "It would set a very dangerous precedent for Canada to alter its behavior when it comes to honoring an extradition treaty in response to external pressure," she said. Lametti's office said it would be "inappropriate" to comment while Meng's case is before the courts.

Huawei executive asks Canada to quash US extradition request

Chinese telecom gear maker Huawei Monday said it is ready to sign "no back door" agreement with the Indian government to discourage espionage, and other companies should also follow suit.

Huawei's business engagement in India is under scrutiny by the government after the US restricted hardware as well as software supplies to it.

"We are proposing to the Indian government that we are ready to sign 'no back door' agreement. We encourage other OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) also to sign this kind of agreement with the government and telecom operators," Huawei India Chief Executive Officer Jay Chen told PTI.

"Back door" in technology products refers to arrangement with government or with any third party to share customers' data in an unauthorised manner with mala fide intention.

The telecom department had come up with security guidelines in 2011 that mandated telecom operators to install certified equipment and devices in their network to ensure they are free from malicious softwares or bug.

It proposed hefty penalties on telecom companies for failing to ensure compliance to the law. However, the government is yet to set up labs to examine security issues in telecom gears and products.

The US government has alleged that law in China warrants its companies to share data with the country's intelligence for national security.

Chen said that Huawei has conducted research on Chinese law on its own and with the help of big legal firms based in the US, UK and Australia.

"They did some comparison. The Chinese intelligence law says that citizens and companies are supposed to cooperate if there is some national security threat but they never asked to share data or cooperate for state spying. Similar laws exist in the US, UK, Australia and India too," Chen said.

Huawei at present has most of its equipment installed in the network of Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea.

"The previous security guidelines issued in 2011 was limited up to 4G networks. Now, it should be upgraded for 5G networks as well," Chen said.

Huawei has teamed up with Vodafone Idea in India to conduct trials for the 5G services but is yet to receive approval for the same.

"We want a level playing field. I firmly believe that the Indian government will allocate spectrum for trials to everyone at one go and not differentiate based on vendors.

India can't afford to work with select vendors for another 10 years when it is aspiring to become the third largest economy of the world," Chen said.

Telecom and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad have said that India's digital economy is likely to hit $1 trillion in the next 4-5 years.

According to Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson, 5G mobile services are expected to create an over $27 billion business opportunity for India by 2026, while Huawei has estimated India to be the largest 5G market after China in the coming 10 years.

Chen said that Huawei is ready to further invest in India, work with Indian startups to develop solutions for the world, set up labs, work on skill development after it gets a positive reply from India on its engagement.

"European vendors say that their prices will remain competitive to Huawei because we are present in India," Chen said.

He also said the US ban on hardware and software supplies has not adversely impacted the company's operations and it has already started sourcing components from non-US countries.

"Many European companies have come forward because it is a business opportunity for them. After the US ban, our employees across board have started working at a very high-efficiency level. The spirit is now very high. They are working on alternatives," Chen said.

When asked about Huawei plan around its operating system Hongmeng for smartphones, Chen said it is an alternative but the company will prefer to work with Google's Android ecosystem.

"An open source Android ecosystem will remain our first choice. If possible, we will continue to prioritize using Android. Technically, developing an OS is not difficult, the difficult part is the ecosystem. Apple and Google have done very well in building their ecosystem. In the past, we have always supported the ecosystems of Apple, Google, and Microsoft. Huawei's own OS is a backup plan. If we have no other choice, we have to find a way to survive," Chen said.

Chinese telecom gear maker Huawei Monday said it is ready to sign "no back door" agreement with the Indian government to discourage espionage, and other companies should also follow suit.

Chinese telecom gear maker Huawei Monday said it is ready to sign "no back door" agreement with the Indian government to discourage espionage, and other companies should also follow suit. Huawei's business engagement in India is under scrutiny by the government after the US restricted hardware as well as software supplies to it. "We are proposing to the Indian government that we are ready to sign 'no back door' agreement. We encourage other OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) also to sign this kind of agreement with the government and telecom operators," Huawei India Chief Executive Officer Jay Chen told PTI. "Back door" in technology products refers to arrangement with government or with any third party to share customers' data in an unauthorised manner with mala fide intention. The telecom department had come up with security guidelines in 2011 that mandated telecom operators to install certified equipment and devices in their network to ensure they are free from malicious softwares or bug. It proposed hefty penalties on telecom companies for failing to ensure compliance to the law. However, the government is yet to set up labs to examine security issues in telecom gears and products. The US government has alleged that law in China warrants its companies to share data with the country's intelligence for national security. Chen said that Huawei has conducted research on Chinese law on its own and with the help of big legal firms based in the US, UK and Australia. "They did some comparison. The Chinese intelligence law says that citizens and companies are supposed to cooperate if there is some national security threat but they never asked to share data or cooperate for state spying. Similar laws exist in the US, UK, Australia and India too," Chen said. Huawei at present has most of its equipment installed in the network of Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. "The previous security guidelines issued in 2011 was limited up to 4G networks. Now, it should be upgraded for 5G networks as well," Chen said. Huawei has teamed up with Vodafone Idea in India to conduct trials for the 5G services but is yet to receive approval for the same. "We want a level playing field. I firmly believe that the Indian government will allocate spectrum for trials to everyone at one go and not differentiate based on vendors. India can't afford to work with select vendors for another 10 years when it is aspiring to become the third largest economy of the world," Chen said. Telecom and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad have said that India's digital economy is likely to hit $1 trillion in the next 4-5 years. According to Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson, 5G mobile services are expected to create an over $27 billion business opportunity for India by 2026, while Huawei has estimated India to be the largest 5G market after China in the coming 10 years. Chen said that Huawei is ready to further invest in India, work with Indian startups to develop solutions for the world, set up labs, work on skill development after it gets a positive reply from India on its engagement. "European vendors say that their prices will remain competitive to Huawei because we are present in India," Chen said. He also said the US ban on hardware and software supplies has not adversely impacted the company's operations and it has already started sourcing components from non-US countries. "Many European companies have come forward because it is a business opportunity for them. After the US ban, our employees across board have started working at a very high-efficiency level. The spirit is now very high. They are working on alternatives," Chen said. When asked about Huawei plan around its operating system Hongmeng for smartphones, Chen said it is an alternative but the company will prefer to work with Google's Android ecosystem. "An open source Android ecosystem will remain our first choice. If possible, we will continue to prioritize using Android. Technically, developing an OS is not difficult, the difficult part is the ecosystem. Apple and Google have done very well in building their ecosystem. In the past, we have always supported the ecosystems of Apple, Google, and Microsoft. Huawei's own OS is a backup plan. If we have no other choice, we have to find a way to survive," Chen said.

Ready to sign 'no back door' pact with government; others should also sign it: Huawei

American logistics giant FedEx sued the US government on Monday, saying Washington's restrictions on exports and imports due to growing trade disputes and sanctions created an "impossible burden" for delivery firms.

The announcement of the lawsuit comes as Beijing and Washington face off in a trade war that has seen both sides exchange steep tariffs on hundreds of billions in exports.

The US has also sought to bar Chinese telecom giant Huawei from the American market and limit its ability to purchase US technology.&nbsp;

A statement by the delivery firm said the restrictions placed "an unreasonable burden on FedEx to police the millions of shipments that transit our network every day" or face heavy fines.

The company said it was impossible for employees to determine "the origin and technological make-up of contents of all the shipments it handles and whether they comply with" US laws.

The statement was released hours after China called on FedEx to explain why a parcel from Huawei to the US went undelivered, in the second spat between the two companies in less than a month.

FedEx CEO Fred Smith told US broadcaster Fox News that "Huawei is just emblematic of this problem," referring to what he described as the "confusing situations" that can emerge when employees sought to comply with the restrictions.

"Under the Department of Commerce's regulations, we are expected to be the policeman for these export and import controls," he said.

"Despite the fact that we handle 15 million shipments a day, if we make an error on any one of them... we can be fined $250,000 per piece."

IT publication PC Mag said on Friday a FedEx package to the US that contained a Huawei phone was returned to the UK.

An accompanying note explained a US government "issue" with China prevented the delivery.

FedEx apologized for the incident.&nbsp;

"The package in question was mistakenly returned to the shipper and we apologize for this operational error," the company said in a statement.

The US logistics group is already under investigation in China for failing to deliver some of Huawei's parcels, with the Chinese company saying it would review its ties to FedEx.

Shortly after Smith's interview, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told Fox News that "the regulation states that common carriers cannot knowingly ship items in contravention of the entity list or other export control authorities."

"It does not require a common carrier to be a policeman or to know what's in every package."

American logistics giant FedEx sued the US government on Monday, saying Washington's restrictions on exports and imports due to growing trade disputes and sanctions created an "impossible burden" for delivery firms.

American logistics giant FedEx sued the US government on Monday, saying Washington's restrictions on exports and imports due to growing trade disputes and sanctions created an "impossible burden" for delivery firms. The announcement of the lawsuit comes as Beijing and Washington face off in a trade war that has seen both sides exchange steep tariffs on hundreds of billions in exports. The US has also sought to bar Chinese telecom giant Huawei from the American market and limit its ability to purchase US technology. A statement by the delivery firm said the restrictions placed "an unreasonable burden on FedEx to police the millions of shipments that transit our network every day" or face heavy fines. The company said it was impossible for employees to determine "the origin and technological make-up of contents of all the shipments it handles and whether they comply with" US laws. The statement was released hours after China called on FedEx to explain why a parcel from Huawei to the US went undelivered, in the second spat between the two companies in less than a month. FedEx CEO Fred Smith told US broadcaster Fox News that "Huawei is just emblematic of this problem," referring to what he described as the "confusing situations" that can emerge when employees sought to comply with the restrictions. "Under the Department of Commerce's regulations, we are expected to be the policeman for these export and import controls," he said. "Despite the fact that we handle 15 million shipments a day, if we make an error on any one of them... we can be fined $250,000 per piece." IT publication PC Mag said on Friday a FedEx package to the US that contained a Huawei phone was returned to the UK. An accompanying note explained a US government "issue" with China prevented the delivery. FedEx apologized for the incident. "The package in question was mistakenly returned to the shipper and we apologize for this operational error," the company said in a statement. The US logistics group is already under investigation in China for failing to deliver some of Huawei's parcels, with the Chinese company saying it would review its ties to FedEx. Shortly after Smith's interview, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told Fox News that "the regulation states that common carriers cannot knowingly ship items in contravention of the entity list or other export control authorities." "It does not require a common carrier to be a policeman or to know what's in every package."

FedEx sues US government over shipment restrictions

Huawei, the Chinese technology and telecoms group<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/huawei-asks-india-to-take-informed-and-independent-decision-on-5g-trials-229854"> hit by US sanctions</a>, said on Monday it was confident of meeting the security requirements that Germany is setting for its fifth-generation mobile networks.

The upbeat comment, by Huawei's Germany chief technology officer Werner Haas, comes as the country's telecoms and cyber watchdogs hone security criteria that vendors such as Huawei will have to fulfil to gain certification.

Germany has just completed a $7.4 billion auction of 5G spectrum that can, for example, run "smart" factories, setting the stage for Huawei and rivals Ericsson and Nokia to vie for billions in deals.

"We expect there to be good and pragmatic (security) solutions - and we have no doubt that we will fulfil them," Haas told reporters in Berlin.

US President Donald Trump's administration has targeted Huawei as part of his broader drive to rebalance trade with China, last month imposing export controls on the Shenzhen-based global networks market leader.

That measure has forced key Western suppliers, such as UK-based chip designer ARM, to curb deliveries and led Huawei's founder, Ren Zhengfei, to warn that revenue could take a $30 billion hit this year as a result.

In Germany, Europe's largest economy, the government and regulators have, after lengthy debate, spurned US calls to banish Huawei on national security grounds.

Instead, they have set a level playing field for all foreign vendors, requiring them to meet key technical criteria - such as strong encryption of sensitive information, or whether a network is robust enough to withstand sabotage.

These technical criteria, sketched out in March, are still being refined. A further requirement for vendors to be deemed "trustworthy" to win certification is also under discussion, and was raised by Economy Minister Peter Altmaier in China last week.

One concern in the West has been a Chinese intelligence law that requires citizens and companies to aid the state in espionage investigations. Huawei founder Ren has said that no law required his company to install so-called backdoors that could be used for spying.

Haas said Huawei, which has long-standing supplier relationships with Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone and Telefonica Deutschland, was already well known in Germany as a secure, safe and reliable partner.

He also pushed back against US assertions that backdoors in networks were an issue. Instead, he said, it was vital for vendors and operators to make sure that the billions of devices and sensors that will be connected to the so-called Internet of Things(IoT) are safe.

Huawei, the Chinese technology and telecoms group hit by US sanctions, said on Monday it was confident of meeting the security requirements that Germany is setting for its fifth-generation mobile networks.

Huawei, the Chinese technology and telecoms group hit by US sanctions, said on Monday it was confident of meeting the security requirements that Germany is setting for its fifth-generation mobile networks. The upbeat comment, by Huawei's Germany chief technology officer Werner Haas, comes as the country's telecoms and cyber watchdogs hone security criteria that vendors such as Huawei will have to fulfil to gain certification. Germany has just completed a $7.4 billion auction of 5G spectrum that can, for example, run "smart" factories, setting the stage for Huawei and rivals Ericsson and Nokia to vie for billions in deals. "We expect there to be good and pragmatic (security) solutions - and we have no doubt that we will fulfil them," Haas told reporters in Berlin. US President Donald Trump's administration has targeted Huawei as part of his broader drive to rebalance trade with China, last month imposing export controls on the Shenzhen-based global networks market leader. That measure has forced key Western suppliers, such as UK-based chip designer ARM, to curb deliveries and led Huawei's founder, Ren Zhengfei, to warn that revenue could take a $30 billion hit this year as a result. In Germany, Europe's largest economy, the government and regulators have, after lengthy debate, spurned US calls to banish Huawei on national security grounds. Instead, they have set a level playing field for all foreign vendors, requiring them to meet key technical criteria - such as strong encryption of sensitive information, or whether a network is robust enough to withstand sabotage. These technical criteria, sketched out in March, are still being refined. A further requirement for vendors to be deemed "trustworthy" to win certification is also under discussion, and was raised by Economy Minister Peter Altmaier in China last week. One concern in the West has been a Chinese intelligence law that requires citizens and companies to aid the state in espionage investigations. Huawei founder Ren has said that no law required his company to install so-called backdoors that could be used for spying. Haas said Huawei, which has long-standing supplier relationships with Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone and Telefonica Deutschland, was already well known in Germany as a secure, safe and reliable partner. He also pushed back against US assertions that backdoors in networks were an issue. Instead, he said, it was vital for vendors and operators to make sure that the billions of devices and sensors that will be connected to the so-called Internet of Things(IoT) are safe.

'No doubt' will be able to meet German 5G security standards: Huawei

Huawei has urged India to make an "informed and independent decision" on permitting its 5G trials in the country as the Chinese telecom giant reeled under pressure following the US ban.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-files-lawsuit-against-us-commerce-dept-over-seized-equipment-filing-229447">US has banned Huawei</a>, the world's leader in telecom equipment and the number two smartphone producer, over concerns of security and Washington has been pressuring other countries to restrict the operations of the Chinese telecom firm.

India, however, is yet to take a call on whether it intends to place curbs on Huawei or allow the Chinese telecom equipment maker to participate in the upcoming 5G trials, that are scheduled to commence in 100 days.

"The Indian Government or any other country must take an independent view to protect its own networks and data through its own standards, test mechanisms and policies. It is important to address cyber security risks through evidence and fact-based approach, introducing checks and balances with monitored participation rather than banning out of fear," Huawei, which is based in Shenzhen, said in a statement to PTI here.

Earlier this month, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said India has its security issues over allowing Huawei to participate in the upcoming 5G trials.

"We will take a firm view on it. There are also security issues...It is not only a matter of technology, as regards their participation in 5G is concerned...Participation of 5G is not conditional upon the trial is started. Whether a particular company is allowed to participate or not, is a complex question including security issues," he had said.

Commenting on the minister's remarks, Chinese Foreign Ministry last week said that India should take an independent decision without being guided by the US ban and provide an "unbiased and non-discriminatory" environment for the Chinese businesses.

In its statement, Huawei said that it received full support from India for about two decades for its operations and obtained Department of Telecom (DOT) invitation to conduct 5G trials.

"In India, Huawei has received full support and confidence of the Government during our near 20 years operations in the country," it said in response to questions over the security concerns raised by Prasad.

"In fact, last year, we secured an invitation from DoT to submit our proposal for 5G trials, conveying the Government's confidence in Huawei for an early, efficient and pervasive deployment of 5G," it said.

"Over the past few months, we have proactively engaged with the Indian Government and their feedback has been positive. We are confident that the Indian Government will make an informed decision on 5G, one that provides a level-playing field to all vendors," it said.

Huawei has a long-term strategy for India and will keep investing there in people, business and operations, it said.

Huawei said it recognised the importance of India as a talent base way back in 1999 when it set up its largest overseas R&amp;D centre in Bengaluru.

"Today, with almost two decades of operations in India, India is one of the largest and most localised presence outside China for Huawei," it said.

"We are committed to bringing world-class ICT solutions and products through our widespread presence in India encompassing the R&amp;D Centre, Global Service Centre, the Innovation and Demo Centre, and a nationwide presence with&nbsp;regional and circle offices including the recently launched OpenLab in Gurugram," it added.

Huawei has urged India to make an "informed and independent decision" on permitting its 5G trials in the country as the Chinese telecom giant reeled under pressure following the US ban.

Huawei has urged India to make an "informed and independent decision" on permitting its 5G trials in the country as the Chinese telecom giant reeled under pressure following the US ban. The US has banned Huawei, the world's leader in telecom equipment and the number two smartphone producer, over concerns of security and Washington has been pressuring other countries to restrict the operations of the Chinese telecom firm. India, however, is yet to take a call on whether it intends to place curbs on Huawei or allow the Chinese telecom equipment maker to participate in the upcoming 5G trials, that are scheduled to commence in 100 days. "The Indian Government or any other country must take an independent view to protect its own networks and data through its own standards, test mechanisms and policies. It is important to address cyber security risks through evidence and fact-based approach, introducing checks and balances with monitored participation rather than banning out of fear," Huawei, which is based in Shenzhen, said in a statement to PTI here. Earlier this month, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said India has its security issues over allowing Huawei to participate in the upcoming 5G trials. "We will take a firm view on it. There are also security issues...It is not only a matter of technology, as regards their participation in 5G is concerned...Participation of 5G is not conditional upon the trial is started. Whether a particular company is allowed to participate or not, is a complex question including security issues," he had said. Commenting on the minister's remarks, Chinese Foreign Ministry last week said that India should take an independent decision without being guided by the US ban and provide an "unbiased and non-discriminatory" environment for the Chinese businesses. In its statement, Huawei said that it received full support from India for about two decades for its operations and obtained Department of Telecom (DOT) invitation to conduct 5G trials. "In India, Huawei has received full support and confidence of the Government during our near 20 years operations in the country," it said in response to questions over the security concerns raised by Prasad. "In fact, last year, we secured an invitation from DoT to submit our proposal for 5G trials, conveying the Government's confidence in Huawei for an early, efficient and pervasive deployment of 5G," it said. "Over the past few months, we have proactively engaged with the Indian Government and their feedback has been positive. We are confident that the Indian Government will make an informed decision on 5G, one that provides a level-playing field to all vendors," it said. Huawei has a long-term strategy for India and will keep investing there in people, business and operations, it said. Huawei said it recognised the importance of India as a talent base way back in 1999 when it set up its largest overseas R&D centre in Bengaluru. "Today, with almost two decades of operations in India, India is one of the largest and most localised presence outside China for Huawei," it said. "We are committed to bringing world-class ICT solutions and products through our widespread presence in India encompassing the R&D Centre, Global Service Centre, the Innovation and Demo Centre, and a nationwide presence with regional and circle offices including the recently launched OpenLab in Gurugram," it added.

Huawei asks India to take 'informed and independent decision' on 5G trials

The US Commerce Department blacklisted five Chinese tech entities Friday in a new move against Beijing's supercomputing industry likely to raise tensions ahead of a meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping next week.

The notice targets Sugon -- a prominent Chinese supercomputer manufacturer -- along with three of its microchip subsidiaries and a computing institute owned by the People's Liberation Army.

All of the entities will be effectively barred from obtaining US technology after the government determined they were "acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States."

Trade tensions between the world's top two economies have spilled over into the tech sector in recent months, with Trump's administration moving to essentially ban Chinese tech firm <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-phone-sales-plunge-cutbacks-planned-as-us-pressure-bites-227979">Huawei</a> from the huge US market on security grounds.

In May, it added Huawei to an "entity list" of companies barred from receiving US-made components without permission from Washington, though the company was granted a 90-day reprieve.

Facebook and Google have since both announced they will move to cut off Huawei in order to comply with the US sanctions, further isolating the Chinese tech giant.

Beijing has responded with threats to release its own blacklist of "unreliable" foreign companies and individuals that appears aimed at pressuring foreign companies to maintain commercial relations with Huawei.

Earlier this month, Beijing summoned executives from American firms Dell and Microsoft and South Korea's Samsung, among others, to warn them that any moves to ramp down their businesses in China may lead to retaliation, The New York Times reported.

Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi are set to meet next week on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Japan.

The US Commerce Department blacklisted five Chinese tech entities Friday in a new move against Beijing's supercomputing industry likely to raise tensions ahead of a meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping next week.

The US Commerce Department blacklisted five Chinese tech entities Friday in a new move against Beijing's supercomputing industry likely to raise tensions ahead of a meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping next week. The notice targets Sugon -- a prominent Chinese supercomputer manufacturer -- along with three of its microchip subsidiaries and a computing institute owned by the People's Liberation Army. All of the entities will be effectively barred from obtaining US technology after the government determined they were "acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States." Trade tensions between the world's top two economies have spilled over into the tech sector in recent months, with Trump's administration moving to essentially ban Chinese tech firm Huawei from the huge US market on security grounds. In May, it added Huawei to an "entity list" of companies barred from receiving US-made components without permission from Washington, though the company was granted a 90-day reprieve. Facebook and Google have since both announced they will move to cut off Huawei in order to comply with the US sanctions, further isolating the Chinese tech giant. Beijing has responded with threats to release its own blacklist of "unreliable" foreign companies and individuals that appears aimed at pressuring foreign companies to maintain commercial relations with Huawei. Earlier this month, Beijing summoned executives from American firms Dell and Microsoft and South Korea's Samsung, among others, to warn them that any moves to ramp down their businesses in China may lead to retaliation, The New York Times reported. Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi are set to meet next week on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Japan.

US blocks more Chinese tech firms on national security concerns

The US Commerce Department said on Friday it was adding several <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-phone-sales-plunge-cutbacks-planned-as-us-pressure-bites-227979">Chinese companies and a government-owned</a> institute involved in supercomputing with military applications to its national security "entity list" that bars them from buying US parts and components without government approval.

The announcement adding them to what is effectively a trade blacklist is the latest effort by the Trump administration to restrict the ability of Chinese firms to gain access to US technology.

The department said it was adding Sugon, the Wuxi Jiangnan Institute of Computing Technology, Higon, Chengdu Haiguang Integrated Circuit and Chengdu Haiguang Microelectronics Technology, along with numerous aliases of the five entities to the list on concerns about military applications of the supercomputers they are developing.

Wuxi Jiangnan Institute of Computing Technology is owned by the 56th Research Institute of the General Staff of China’s People’s Liberation Army, the Commerce Department said, adding "its mission is to support China’s military modernization."

In 2015, the Commerce Department added China's National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) to the list "because of its use of US-origin multicores, boards, and (co)processors to power supercomputers believed to support nuclear explosive simulation and military simulation activities."

The Commerce Department said on Friday that since 2015 NUDT has procured items under the name Hunan Guofang Kei University using four separate, additional addresses not already on the entity list. The department is adding Hunan Guofang and the four addresses to the list.

The companies "pose a significant risk of being or becoming involved in activities contrary to the national security and foreign policy interests of the United States," the Commerce Department said.

The Trump administration had&nbsp;added China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd to the entity list and 68 affiliates in more than two dozen countries.

The action comes as the world’s two largest economies ratchet up tariffs in a battle over what US&nbsp;officials call China’s unfair trade practices.

The US Commerce Department said on Friday it was adding several Chinese companies and a government-owned institute involved in supercomputing with military applications to its national security "entity list" that bars them from buying US parts and components without government approval.

The US Commerce Department said on Friday it was adding several Chinese companies and a government-owned institute involved in supercomputing with military applications to its national security "entity list" that bars them from buying US parts and components without government approval. The announcement adding them to what is effectively a trade blacklist is the latest effort by the Trump administration to restrict the ability of Chinese firms to gain access to US technology. The department said it was adding Sugon, the Wuxi Jiangnan Institute of Computing Technology, Higon, Chengdu Haiguang Integrated Circuit and Chengdu Haiguang Microelectronics Technology, along with numerous aliases of the five entities to the list on concerns about military applications of the supercomputers they are developing. Wuxi Jiangnan Institute of Computing Technology is owned by the 56th Research Institute of the General Staff of China’s People’s Liberation Army, the Commerce Department said, adding "its mission is to support China’s military modernization." In 2015, the Commerce Department added China's National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) to the list "because of its use of US-origin multicores, boards, and (co)processors to power supercomputers believed to support nuclear explosive simulation and military simulation activities." The Commerce Department said on Friday that since 2015 NUDT has procured items under the name Hunan Guofang Kei University using four separate, additional addresses not already on the entity list. The department is adding Hunan Guofang and the four addresses to the list. The companies "pose a significant risk of being or becoming involved in activities contrary to the national security and foreign policy interests of the United States," the Commerce Department said. The Trump administration had added China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd to the entity list and 68 affiliates in more than two dozen countries. The action comes as the world’s two largest economies ratchet up tariffs in a battle over what US officials call China’s unfair trade practices.

US bars Chinese supercomputer companies with military applications from buying American parts

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US secretary of state Michael Pompeo will be on a three-day visit from June 25 to 27 during which he will meet external affairs minister S. Jaishankar.&nbsp;

This is will be the first high-level visit to India after the elections and according to the ministry of external affairs, "will be an important opportunity for both sides to explore ways to further strengthen the India-US strategic partnership".

The visit comes even as India US ties on trade have deteriorated over the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-tells-india-it-is-considering-caps-on-h-1b-visas-to-deter-data-rules-sources-228844">H-1B visa cap</a> to Washington proding New Delhi on data localisation and worries over Huawei.

On the issue of H-1B visa, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said: "India remains engaged with the US administration, with US Congress, emphasised time and again at high-level interaction, the contribution of Indian skilled professionals to growth and development of the US economy."

On data localisation, consultations are underway within the government and between the government and industry with MEA saying New Delhi remains engaged with THE US "and see how we can dispel any misconceptions on data localisation.&nbsp;

Data localisation is basically use of data of a country on how it is collected and stored.

While the global debate on the use of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-be-guided-by-our-economic-and-security-consideration-ministry-of-external-affairs-on-huawei-row-228972">China-based Huawei</a> continues with US raising concern, New Delhi said its decision will be "guided by economic and security interests".

Pompeo last visited India in September last year for the 2+2 dialogue between the then Indian defence and foreign ministers along with the American counterparts.

The US secretary of state's visit comes just ahead of PM Modi's meet with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan from June 28 to 29.

US secretary of state Michael Pompeo will be on a three-day visit from June 25 to 27 during which he will meet external affairs minister S. Jaishankar. This is will be the first high-level visit to India after the elections and according to the ministry of external affairs, "will be an important opportunity for both sides to explore ways to further strengthen the India-US strategic partnership".

US secretary of state Michael Pompeo will be on a three-day visit from June 25 to 27 during which he will meet external affairs minister S. Jaishankar. This is will be the first high-level visit to India after the elections and according to the ministry of external affairs, "will be an important opportunity for both sides to explore ways to further strengthen the India-US strategic partnership". The visit comes even as India US ties on trade have deteriorated over the H-1B visa cap to Washington proding New Delhi on data localisation and worries over Huawei. On the issue of H-1B visa, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said: "India remains engaged with the US administration, with US Congress, emphasised time and again at high-level interaction, the contribution of Indian skilled professionals to growth and development of the US economy." On data localisation, consultations are underway within the government and between the government and industry with MEA saying New Delhi remains engaged with THE US "and see how we can dispel any misconceptions on data localisation. Data localisation is basically use of data of a country on how it is collected and stored. While the global debate on the use of China-based Huawei continues with US raising concern, New Delhi said its decision will be "guided by economic and security interests". Pompeo last visited India in September last year for the 2+2 dialogue between the then Indian defence and foreign ministers along with the American counterparts. The US secretary of state's visit comes just ahead of PM Modi's meet with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan from June 28 to 29.

Pompeo arrives in India next week amid concerns over Huawei, H-1B visa

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-surveillance-asset-attacked-in-international-airspace-not-over-iran-pentagon-228977">US surveillance asset attacked in international airspace, not over Iran: Pentagon</a>

The Pentagon confirmed Thursday that Iranian forces shot down a&nbsp;US naval surveillance drone&nbsp;but insisted the aircraft was in international airspace, not that of Iran.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-race-boris-johnson-wins-fourth-ballot-sajid-javed-eliminated-228981">UK PM race: Boris Johnson wins fourth ballot, Sajid Javed eliminated</a>

British Conservative Party MPs today voted out Sajid Javid in the fourth ballot while voting heavily&nbsp;in favour of Boris Johnson&nbsp;in the race for next prime minister of United Kingdom.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-be-guided-by-our-economic-and-security-consideration-ministry-of-external-affairs-on-huawei-row-228972">Will be guided by our economic and security consideration: Ministry of external affairs on Huawei row</a>

After reports emerged that the&nbsp;US government had written&nbsp;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.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cwc-meeting-on-new-congress-president-may-take-place-soon-228965">CWC meeting on new Congress president may take place soon</a>

Sources in the Congress party&nbsp;have confirmed that a Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting may take place in the next fortnight to deliberate on the issue of a&nbsp;new president as Rahul Gandhi&nbsp;has not changed his mind on his decision to quit.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-cannot-negotiate-from-place-of-advantage-india-to-un-228947">Taliban cannot negotiate from place of advantage: India to UN</a>

India has said terror groups can not negotiate from a place of advantage, a remark directed towards groups such as&nbsp;Taliban&nbsp;based in Pakistani territory.&nbsp;

US surveillance asset attacked in international airspace, not over Iran: Pentagon The Pentagon confirmed Thursday that Iranian forces shot down a US naval surveillance drone but insisted the aircraft was in international airspace, not that of Iran.

US surveillance asset attacked in international airspace, not over Iran: Pentagon The Pentagon confirmed Thursday that Iranian forces shot down a US naval surveillance drone but insisted the aircraft was in international airspace, not that of Iran. UK PM race: Boris Johnson wins fourth ballot, Sajid Javed eliminated British Conservative Party MPs today voted out Sajid Javid in the fourth ballot while voting heavily in favour of Boris Johnson in the race for next prime minister of United Kingdom. Will be guided by our economic and security consideration: Ministry of external affairs on Huawei row 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. CWC meeting on new Congress president may take place soon Sources in the Congress party have confirmed that a Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting may take place in the next fortnight to deliberate on the issue of a new president as Rahul Gandhi has not changed his mind on his decision to quit. Taliban cannot negotiate from place of advantage: India to UN India has said terror groups can not negotiate from a place of advantage, a remark directed towards groups such as Taliban based in Pakistani territory.

News brief: Big stories of the day

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 CEO Ren Zhengfei Breaks His Silence On U.S. Ban We did not expect U.S. sanctions to be this serious. We had prepared like an old airplane but did not protect necessary components and so, our revenue will fall by $100 Billion this year, says Huawei's founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei. Palki interprets the comments

Gravitas: Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei on US sanctions, revenue loss

China will suspend pork imports from Canada's Frigo Royal after traces of a banned feed additive were found in its shipments, state media said Tuesday, amid a diplomatic row <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-condemns-trudeaus-remarks-about-canadians-death-sentence-190639">between Ottawa and Beijing</a>.

Relations between Ottawa and Beijing have been frosty since the December arrest in Vancouver of a top executive of telecoms giant Huawei on a US extradition request related to alleged Iran sanctions violations.

In a move seen as retaliation, Chinese authorities have <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-asks-china-clemency-for-convicted-drug-trafficker-190654/amp">detained two Canadian nationals</a> -- a former diplomat and a business consultant -- on suspicion of endangering national security, and sentenced two others to death for drug trafficking.

China has also blocked canola shipments from two major Canadian producers earlier this year, citing fear of pathogens.

Canada's agriculture minister said earlier this month that Chinese customs had increased inspections of Canadian pork imports.

Now the official Xinhua news agency said Tuesday that customs officials in the eastern city of Nanjing had found that pork shipments from Frigo Royal earlier this month contained Ractopamine.

The feed additive, which boosts the growth of animals, is widely used in the United States but banned in the European Union and China.

"Customs will suspend the company's pork exports to China, and suspend the Canadian veterinary health certificate issued by it," Xinhua said, citing customs officials.

Chinese customs will "intensify inspections" of Canadian pork for any traces of the illegal substance and "all problematic products will be returned or destroyed," Xinhua said.

Last month Canada increased loans to farmers to cushion the blow from a drop in Chinese demand for canola -- the country's most valuable crop.

China, which took in 40 per cent of the total Can$11 billion in Canadian canola exports last year, banned imports from two major Canadian canola producers -- Viterra and Richardson International -- saying it detected harmful organisms in shipments, which Canada disputes.

There are "no scientific reasons for this action," foreign minister Chrystia Freeland has said, while China has defended its ban as "completely reasonable and legal" to protect the health and safety of its citizens. 
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China will suspend pork imports from Canada's Frigo Royal after traces of a banned feed additive were found in its shipments, state media said Tuesday, amid a diplomatic row between Ottawa and Beijing.

China will suspend pork imports from Canada's Frigo Royal after traces of a banned feed additive were found in its shipments, state media said Tuesday, amid a diplomatic row between Ottawa and Beijing. Relations between Ottawa and Beijing have been frosty since the December arrest in Vancouver of a top executive of telecoms giant Huawei on a US extradition request related to alleged Iran sanctions violations. In a move seen as retaliation, Chinese authorities have detained two Canadian nationals -- a former diplomat and a business consultant -- on suspicion of endangering national security, and sentenced two others to death for drug trafficking. China has also blocked canola shipments from two major Canadian producers earlier this year, citing fear of pathogens. Canada's agriculture minister said earlier this month that Chinese customs had increased inspections of Canadian pork imports. Now the official Xinhua news agency said Tuesday that customs officials in the eastern city of Nanjing had found that pork shipments from Frigo Royal earlier this month contained Ractopamine. The feed additive, which boosts the growth of animals, is widely used in the United States but banned in the European Union and China. "Customs will suspend the company's pork exports to China, and suspend the Canadian veterinary health certificate issued by it," Xinhua said, citing customs officials. Chinese customs will "intensify inspections" of Canadian pork for any traces of the illegal substance and "all problematic products will be returned or destroyed," Xinhua said. Last month Canada increased loans to farmers to cushion the blow from a drop in Chinese demand for canola -- the country's most valuable crop. China, which took in 40 per cent of the total Can$11 billion in Canadian canola exports last year, banned imports from two major Canadian canola producers -- Viterra and Richardson International -- saying it detected harmful organisms in shipments, which Canada disputes. There are "no scientific reasons for this action," foreign minister Chrystia Freeland has said, while China has defended its ban as "completely reasonable and legal" to protect the health and safety of its citizens.

China to suspend pork imports from Canada: Report

China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd has taken a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/huawei-ceo-says-underestimated-impact-of-us-ban-sees-revenue-dip-227902">harder-than-expected hit from a US ban</a>, the company's founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said and slashed revenue expectations for the year.

Ren's downbeat assessment that the ban will hit revenue by $30 billion, the first time Huawei has quantified the impact of the US action, comes as a surprise after weeks of defiant comments from company executives who maintained Huawei was technologically self-sufficient.

The United States has put Huawei on an export blacklist citing national security issues, barring US suppliers from selling to the world's largest telecommunications equipment maker and No.2 maker of smartphones, without special approval.

The firm has denied its products pose a security threat.

The ban has forced companies, including Alphabet Inc's Google and British chip designer ARM to limit or cease their relationships with the Chinese company.

Huawei had not expected that US determination to "crack" the company would be "so strong and so pervasive", Ren said, speaking at the company's Shenzhen headquarters on Monday.

Two US tech experts, George Gilder and Nicholas Negroponte, also joined the session.

"We did not expect they would attack us on so many aspects," Ren said, adding he expects a revival in business in 2021.

"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 a connection with networks that use such components."

Huawei, which turned in a revenue of 721.2 billion yuan ($104 billion) last year, expects revenue of around $100 billion this year and the next, Ren said. This compares to an initial target for growth in 2019 to between $125 billion and $130 billion depending on foreign exchange fluctuations.

Trade war

The Trump administration slapped sanctions on Huawei at a time when US-China trade talks hit rough waters, prompting assertions from China's leaders about the country's progress in achieving self-sufficiency in the key semiconductor business.

Huawei has also said it could roll out its Hongmeng operating system (OS), which is being tested, within nine months if needed, as its phones face being cut off from updates of Google's Android OS in the wake of the ban.

But industry insiders have remained sceptical that Chinese chip makers can quickly meet the challenge of supplying Huawei's needs and those of other domestic technology firms.

Negroponte, a founder of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab, said the US ban was a mistake.

"Our president has already said publicly that he would reconsider Huawei if we can make a trade deal. So clearly that is not about national security," he said.

"It is about something else," Negroponte added.

Huawei's smartphone sales have, however, been hit by the uncertainty. Ren said the firm's international smartphone shipments plunged 40%. While he did not give the time period, a spokesman clarified the CEO was referring to the past month.

Bloomberg reported on Sunday that Huawei was preparing for a 40-60% drop in international smartphone shipments.

The CEO, however, said Huawei will not cut research and development spending despite the expected hit from the ban to the company's finances and would not have large-scale layoffs.

China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd has taken a harder-than-expected hit from a US ban, the company's founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said and slashed revenue expectations for the year.

China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd has taken a harder-than-expected hit from a US ban, the company's founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said and slashed revenue expectations for the year. Ren's downbeat assessment that the ban will hit revenue by $30 billion, the first time Huawei has quantified the impact of the US action, comes as a surprise after weeks of defiant comments from company executives who maintained Huawei was technologically self-sufficient. The United States has put Huawei on an export blacklist citing national security issues, barring US suppliers from selling to the world's largest telecommunications equipment maker and No.2 maker of smartphones, without special approval. The firm has denied its products pose a security threat. The ban has forced companies, including Alphabet Inc's Google and British chip designer ARM to limit or cease their relationships with the Chinese company. Huawei had not expected that US determination to "crack" the company would be "so strong and so pervasive", Ren said, speaking at the company's Shenzhen headquarters on Monday. Two US tech experts, George Gilder and Nicholas Negroponte, also joined the session. "We did not expect they would attack us on so many aspects," Ren said, adding he expects a revival in business in 2021. "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 a connection with networks that use such components." Huawei, which turned in a revenue of 721.2 billion yuan ($104 billion) last year, expects revenue of around $100 billion this year and the next, Ren said. This compares to an initial target for growth in 2019 to between $125 billion and $130 billion depending on foreign exchange fluctuations. Trade war The Trump administration slapped sanctions on Huawei at a time when US-China trade talks hit rough waters, prompting assertions from China's leaders about the country's progress in achieving self-sufficiency in the key semiconductor business. Huawei has also said it could roll out its Hongmeng operating system (OS), which is being tested, within nine months if needed, as its phones face being cut off from updates of Google's Android OS in the wake of the ban. But industry insiders have remained sceptical that Chinese chip makers can quickly meet the challenge of supplying Huawei's needs and those of other domestic technology firms. Negroponte, a founder of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab, said the US ban was a mistake. "Our president has already said publicly that he would reconsider Huawei if we can make a trade deal. So clearly that is not about national security," he said. "It is about something else," Negroponte added. Huawei's smartphone sales have, however, been hit by the uncertainty. Ren said the firm's international smartphone shipments plunged 40%. While he did not give the time period, a spokesman clarified the CEO was referring to the past month. Bloomberg reported on Sunday that Huawei was preparing for a 40-60% drop in international smartphone shipments. The CEO, however, said Huawei will not cut research and development spending despite the expected hit from the ban to the company's finances and would not have large-scale layoffs.

US ban hurting more than expected, to wipe $30 billion off revenue: Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei

Huawei's founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said the impact of a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-delays-global-launch-of-foldable-phone-by-three-months-227120">US ban on the Chinese company</a> was more severe than expected and warned that revenue would dip to around $100 billion this year and the next.

This is the first time that Huawei has quantified the impact of the US action against the company and Ren's downbeat assessment comes after weeks of defiant comments from company executives who maintained Huawei was technologically self-sufficient.

Huawei had not expected that US determination to "crack" the company would be "so strong and so pervasive", Ren said, speaking at the company's Shenzhen headquarters on Monday.

The United States has put Huawei on a blacklist that effectively bans American companies from doing business with the Chinese firm, alleging that Huawei's products could allow China to spy on US communications.

The ban has forced companies, including Alphabet Inc's Google and British chip designer ARM, to limit or cease their relationships with Huawei.

Huawei's international smartphone shipments will drop 40%, Ren said on Monday, without specifying a period. Bloomberg reported on Sunday that the tech giant was preparing for a 40% to 60% decline in international smartphone shipments.

Huawei had reported revenue of $104.16 billion&nbsp;last year and said a few months ago it expected revenue this year to jump to $125 billion.

"We did not expect they would attack us on so many aspects," Ren said but added that he expects a revival in the business in 2021.

"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."

Ren, however, said Huawei will not cut research and development spending despite the expected hit to the company's finances and would not have large-scale layoffs.

Huawei's founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said the impact of a US ban on the Chinese company was more severe than expected and warned that revenue would dip to around $100 billion this year and the next.

Huawei's founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei said the impact of a US ban on the Chinese company was more severe than expected and warned that revenue would dip to around $100 billion this year and the next. This is the first time that Huawei has quantified the impact of the US action against the company and Ren's downbeat assessment comes after weeks of defiant comments from company executives who maintained Huawei was technologically self-sufficient. Huawei had not expected that US determination to "crack" the company would be "so strong and so pervasive", Ren said, speaking at the company's Shenzhen headquarters on Monday. The United States has put Huawei on a blacklist that effectively bans American companies from doing business with the Chinese firm, alleging that Huawei's products could allow China to spy on US communications. The ban has forced companies, including Alphabet Inc's Google and British chip designer ARM, to limit or cease their relationships with Huawei. Huawei's international smartphone shipments will drop 40%, Ren said on Monday, without specifying a period. Bloomberg reported on Sunday that the tech giant was preparing for a 40% to 60% decline in international smartphone shipments. Huawei had reported revenue of $104.16 billion last year and said a few months ago it expected revenue this year to jump to $125 billion. "We did not expect they would attack us on so many aspects," Ren said but added that he expects a revival in the business in 2021. "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." Ren, however, said Huawei will not cut research and development spending despite the expected hit to the company's finances and would not have large-scale layoffs.

Huawei CEO says underestimated impact of US ban, sees revenue dip

China's Huawei has applied to trademark its "Hongmeng" operating system (OS) in at least <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-obtains-46-commercial-5g-contracts-in-30-countries-225175">nine countries and Europe</a>, data from a UN body shows, in a sign it may be deploying a back-up plan in key markets as US sanctions threaten its business model.&nbsp;

The move comes after the Trump administration put <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/with-us-driving-west-to-shun-it-huawei-seeks-to-strengthen-grip-on-africa-225593">Huawei on a blacklist</a> last month that barred it from doing business with US tech companies such as Alphabet Inc, whose Android OS is used in Huawei's phones.

Since then, Huawei - the world's biggest maker of telecoms network gear - has filed for a Hongmeng trademark in countries such as Cambodia, Canada, South Korea and New Zealand, data from the UN World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) shows.&nbsp;

It also filed an application in Peru on May 27, according to the country's anti-trust agency Indecopi.

Huawei has a back-up OS in case it is cut off from US-made software, Richard Yu, CEO of the firm`s consumer division, told German newspaper Die Welt in an interview earlier this year.&nbsp;

The firm, also the world's second-largest maker of smartphones, has not yet revealed details about its OS.

Its applications to trademark the OS show Huawei wants to use "Hongmeng" for gadgets ranging from smartphones, portable computers to robots and car televisions.

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.&nbsp;

According to WIPO data, the earliest Huawei applications to trademark the Hongmeng OS outside China were made on May 14 to the European Union Intellectual Property Office and South Korea, or right after the United States flagged it would stick Huawei on an export blacklist.

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.&nbsp;

The company has denied its products pose a security threat.

However, consumers have been spooked by how matters have escalated, with many looking to offload their devices on worries they would be cut off from Android updates in the wake of the US blacklist.

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.

Peru's Indecopi has said it needs more information from Huawei before it can register a trademark for Hongmeng in the country, where there are some 5.5 million Huawei phone users.&nbsp;

The agency did not give details on the documents it had sought, but said Huawei had up to nine months to respond.

Huawei representatives in Peru declined to provide immediate comment, while the Chinese embassy in Lima did not respond to requests for comment.

China's Huawei has applied to trademark its "Hongmeng" operating system (OS) in at least nine countries and Europe, data from a UN body shows, in a sign it may be deploying a back-up plan in key markets as US sanctions threaten its business model.

China's Huawei has applied to trademark its "Hongmeng" operating system (OS) in at least nine countries and Europe, data from a UN body shows, in a sign it may be deploying a back-up plan in key markets as US sanctions threaten its business model. The move comes after the Trump administration put Huawei on a blacklist last month that barred it from doing business with US tech companies such as Alphabet Inc, whose Android OS is used in Huawei's phones. Since then, Huawei - the world's biggest maker of telecoms network gear - has filed for a Hongmeng trademark in countries such as Cambodia, Canada, South Korea and New Zealand, data from the UN World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) shows. It also filed an application in Peru on May 27, according to the country's anti-trust agency Indecopi. Huawei has a back-up OS in case it is cut off from US-made software, Richard Yu, CEO of the firm`s consumer division, told German newspaper Die Welt in an interview earlier this year. The firm, also the world's second-largest maker of smartphones, has not yet revealed details about its OS. Its applications to trademark the OS show Huawei wants to use "Hongmeng" for gadgets ranging from smartphones, portable computers to robots and car televisions. 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. According to WIPO data, the earliest Huawei applications to trademark the Hongmeng OS outside China were made on May 14 to the European Union Intellectual Property Office and South Korea, or right after the United States flagged it would stick Huawei on an export blacklist. 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 have been spooked by how matters have escalated, with many looking to offload their devices on worries they would be cut off from Android updates in the wake of the US blacklist. 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. Peru's Indecopi has said it needs more information from Huawei before it can register a trademark for Hongmeng in the country, where there are some 5.5 million Huawei phone users. The agency did not give details on the documents it had sought, but said Huawei had up to nine months to respond. Huawei representatives in Peru declined to provide immediate comment, while the Chinese embassy in Lima did not respond to requests for comment.

Huawei files to trademark mobile OS around the world amid US ban

Sweden's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/reliance-communication-pays-ericsson-rs-550-crore-204153">Ericsson</a> has raised its forecast for 5G subscriptions by 27 per cent to 1.9 billion by 2024, with network coverage offering access to 45 per cent of the world's population, it said on Tuesday.

A strong commitment is required from the chipset and device vendors as the next-generation networks go the life and 5G devices become more readily available, the telecoms network equipment maker said in its biannual Mobility Report.

Ericsson, which competes with China's Huawei and Finnish rival Nokia, said that North America is expected to lead the 5G uptake with 63 per cent of anticipated mobile subscriptions in its region in five years, followed by North East Asia and Europe.

The company's previous forecast in November predicted 1.5 billion 5G subscriptions in 2024 and network coverage to have reached more than 40 per cent of the world's population.

The mobile network industry has gone through a tough period as demand for 4G and older network equipment has subsided, though 5G spending in North America has helped to fuel a return to growth.

LTE (4G) will remain the dominant mobile-access technology by subscription for the foreseeable future, Ericsson said, with almost 5 billion subscriptions expected by the end of 2024.

The new generation of mobile phone technology is expected to bring faster data speeds and better accommodate a greater variety of connected devices.

Sweden's Ericsson has raised its forecast for 5G subscriptions by 27 per cent to 1.9 billion by 2024, with network coverage offering access to 45 per cent of the world's population, it said on Tuesday.

Sweden's Ericsson has raised its forecast for 5G subscriptions by 27 per cent to 1.9 billion by 2024, with network coverage offering access to 45 per cent of the world's population, it said on Tuesday. A strong commitment is required from the chipset and device vendors as the next-generation networks go the life and 5G devices become more readily available, the telecoms network equipment maker said in its biannual Mobility Report. Ericsson, which competes with China's Huawei and Finnish rival Nokia, said that North America is expected to lead the 5G uptake with 63 per cent of anticipated mobile subscriptions in its region in five years, followed by North East Asia and Europe. The company's previous forecast in November predicted 1.5 billion 5G subscriptions in 2024 and network coverage to have reached more than 40 per cent of the world's population. The mobile network industry has gone through a tough period as demand for 4G and older network equipment has subsided, though 5G spending in North America has helped to fuel a return to growth. LTE (4G) will remain the dominant mobile-access technology by subscription for the foreseeable future, Ericsson said, with almost 5 billion subscriptions expected by the end of 2024. The new generation of mobile phone technology is expected to bring faster data speeds and better accommodate a greater variety of connected devices.

Swedish gearmaker Ericsson increases 5G forecasts

The Chinese government convened top tech companies this week and warned them of consequences if they cut off technology sales to the country, US media reported on Saturday.

The meeting followed US President Donald Trump's move last month to blacklist Chinese tech giant Huawei over national security concerns, threatening the firm's global ambitions and ramping up the months-long trade battle between the two countries.

Earlier this week, the Chinese government summoned executives from American firms Dell and Microsoft and South Korea's Samsung, among others, to warn them that any moves to ramp down their businesses in China may lead to retaliation, The New York Times reported.

American companies were told "that the Trump administration's move to cut off Chinese companies from American technology had disrupted the global supply chain, adding that companies that followed the policy could face permanent consequences," the newspaper reported.&nbsp;

Companies based outside the United States were told that as long as they maintained business as usual, they wouldn't be punished, the newspaper reported.

Last Friday, Facebook announced it would cut Huwaei off from its popular social networking app to comply with the US sanctions, further isolating the company that has become the world's second-largest smartphone vendor.

Google made a similar announcement in May.

Washington and Beijing resumed their trade battle last month when negotiations in the US ended without a deal and US President Donald Trump raised tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods.

Beijing retaliated with its own tariff hike on billions of dollars worth of US goods.&nbsp;

The US move to cut Huawei off from American hardware came next, but was delayed by 90 days to prevent economic disruptions.

The Chinese government convened top tech companies this week and warned them of consequences if they cut off technology sales to the country, US media reported on Saturday.

The Chinese government convened top tech companies this week and warned them of consequences if they cut off technology sales to the country, US media reported on Saturday. The meeting followed US President Donald Trump's move last month to blacklist Chinese tech giant Huawei over national security concerns, threatening the firm's global ambitions and ramping up the months-long trade battle between the two countries. Earlier this week, the Chinese government summoned executives from American firms Dell and Microsoft and South Korea's Samsung, among others, to warn them that any moves to ramp down their businesses in China may lead to retaliation, The New York Times reported. American companies were told "that the Trump administration's move to cut off Chinese companies from American technology had disrupted the global supply chain, adding that companies that followed the policy could face permanent consequences," the newspaper reported. Companies based outside the United States were told that as long as they maintained business as usual, they wouldn't be punished, the newspaper reported. Last Friday, Facebook announced it would cut Huwaei off from its popular social networking app to comply with the US sanctions, further isolating the company that has become the world's second-largest smartphone vendor. Google made a similar announcement in May. Washington and Beijing resumed their trade battle last month when negotiations in the US ended without a deal and US President Donald Trump raised tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods. Beijing retaliated with its own tariff hike on billions of dollars worth of US goods. The US move to cut Huawei off from American hardware came next, but was delayed by 90 days to prevent economic disruptions.

China warns tech giants after US Huawei ban: Report

As the US leads a drive for the West to shun <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/huawei-obtains-46-commercial-5g-contracts-in-30-countries-225175">Huawei</a> over security fears, the Chinese tech giant has sought to strengthen its position in Africa, where it is already well-established.

Huawei has taken a leading role in developing next-generation 5G mobile phone networks around the world.

But it has been in turmoil since Washington charged its equipment could serve as a Trojan horse for Chinese intelligence services.

The world's second smartphone marker fiercely denies the allegations, but the US has urged countries to avoid it and several companies have distanced themselves.

They include Google, whose Android operating system runs most smartphones.

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And as Washington and Beijing duke it out in an escalating trade war, nations around the world are faced with the dilemma of having to choose a side between the world's two top economies.

Russian President Vladimir Putin weighed in on Friday, slamming Washington's attempt to "unceremoniously push" Huawei out of the global market. Earlier in the week, Russia's MTS telecoms giant signed a deal with Huawei to develop a 5G network in the country.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, a guest of Putin at an economic forum in Saint Petersburg, said China was "ready to share technological inventions with all partners, in particular 5G technology".

But will the escalating fight lead to African nations having to choose between China -- the continent's top trade partner -- and the US?

"For African countries this trade war may end up a binary choice. It will be very difficult for Africa to just ignore" it, said Aly-Khan Satchu, an independent economic analyst based in Nairobi.

'Very aggressive strategy'

Huawei, now a major factor in US-Chinese tensions, has looked to strengthen its ties in Africa, last week signing an agreement to reinforce its cooperation with the African Union.

"This was a way to show that Huawei is still present in Africa and that they want to remain a major player by positioning themselves in this very important growth sector," said Ruben Nizard, an economist and Sub-Saharan Africa specialist at the French financial services firm Coface.

The deal comes after the French newspaper Le Monde reported in 2018 that China had spied on the AU's headquarters in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, citing sources inside the organisation.

The report said the spying began in 2012 after the completion of the AU's new headquarters that was financed by China, and was only noticed when technicians discovered data on the building's servers was being sent to Shanghai.

Both China and the AU reject the allegations.

Huawei has established itself across Africa since launching in Kenya in 1998, and now operates in 40 countries, providing 4G networks to more than half of the continent.

It will also showcase 5G -- the next-generation mobile phone network that will transmit data at far greater speeds -- in Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held from June 21 to July 19.

"Africa is a market Huawei had identified and which they conquered thanks to a very aggressive strategy based on cheap financing and speed of execution," Satchu told AFP.

"The fact that Huawei has equipped the AU says it all," he added.

'Big Brother Beijing'

Huawei's presence in Africa goes far beyond selling smartphones and building mobile networks.

In South Africa, it provides training at the country's top universities, this year launching a specialised course on 5G.

Kenya's government signed a 17.5-billion-shilling ($172 million) deal with Huawei in April to build a data centre and "smart city" services.

The Chinese giant also offers a "safe city" surveillance programme.

This initiative, according to the firm's website, "can prevent crimes targeted towards the normal citizen, tourists, students, elderly persons etc before they occur".

It has been deployed in Kenya's capital Nairobi as well as Mauritius, with 4,000 "smart" surveillance video cameras set up at 2,000 sites across the Indian Ocean island nation.

Some media outlets in Mauritius have condemned the system as "digital dictatorship" from "Big Brother Beijing".

But Ghanaian Security Ministry Albert Kan-Dapaah, for one, says Huawei's video surveillance technology helps catch criminals.

"When a crime has been committed, thanks to the cameras, we work magic," Kan-Dapaah says in a promotional video for the Chinese firm.

Huawei Marine, the company's submarine cable arm, is helping to deploy a key 12,000-kilometre (7,450-mile) cable system connecting Africa to Asia.

With Huawei so deeply embedded in Africa, the continent may find it difficult to avoid becoming a collateral victim of the US-China bust-up.

"Africa is caught in the middle of a trade war that they should not have to take part in, because they have nothing to gain," said Nizard.

As the US leads a drive for the West to shun Huawei over security fears, the Chinese tech giant has sought to strengthen its position in Africa, where it is already well-established.

As the US leads a drive for the West to shun Huawei over security fears, the Chinese tech giant has sought to strengthen its position in Africa, where it is already well-established. Huawei has taken a leading role in developing next-generation 5G mobile phone networks around the world. But it has been in turmoil since Washington charged its equipment could serve as a Trojan horse for Chinese intelligence services. The world's second smartphone marker fiercely denies the allegations, but the US has urged countries to avoid it and several companies have distanced themselves. They include Google, whose Android operating system runs most smartphones. Watch: Huawei says it's a 'victim of bullying by the US administration' × And as Washington and Beijing duke it out in an escalating trade war, nations around the world are faced with the dilemma of having to choose a side between the world's two top economies. Russian President Vladimir Putin weighed in on Friday, slamming Washington's attempt to "unceremoniously push" Huawei out of the global market. Earlier in the week, Russia's MTS telecoms giant signed a deal with Huawei to develop a 5G network in the country. Chinese President Xi Jinping, a guest of Putin at an economic forum in Saint Petersburg, said China was "ready to share technological inventions with all partners, in particular 5G technology". But will the escalating fight lead to African nations having to choose between China -- the continent's top trade partner -- and the US? "For African countries this trade war may end up a binary choice. It will be very difficult for Africa to just ignore" it, said Aly-Khan Satchu, an independent economic analyst based in Nairobi. 'Very aggressive strategy' Huawei, now a major factor in US-Chinese tensions, has looked to strengthen its ties in Africa, last week signing an agreement to reinforce its cooperation with the African Union. "This was a way to show that Huawei is still present in Africa and that they want to remain a major player by positioning themselves in this very important growth sector," said Ruben Nizard, an economist and Sub-Saharan Africa specialist at the French financial services firm Coface. The deal comes after the French newspaper Le Monde reported in 2018 that China had spied on the AU's headquarters in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, citing sources inside the organisation. The report said the spying began in 2012 after the completion of the AU's new headquarters that was financed by China, and was only noticed when technicians discovered data on the building's servers was being sent to Shanghai. Both China and the AU reject the allegations. Huawei has established itself across Africa since launching in Kenya in 1998, and now operates in 40 countries, providing 4G networks to more than half of the continent. It will also showcase 5G -- the next-generation mobile phone network that will transmit data at far greater speeds -- in Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held from June 21 to July 19. "Africa is a market Huawei had identified and which they conquered thanks to a very aggressive strategy based on cheap financing and speed of execution," Satchu told AFP. "The fact that Huawei has equipped the AU says it all," he added. 'Big Brother Beijing' Huawei's presence in Africa goes far beyond selling smartphones and building mobile networks. In South Africa, it provides training at the country's top universities, this year launching a specialised course on 5G. Kenya's government signed a 17.5-billion-shilling ($172 million) deal with Huawei in April to build a data centre and "smart city" services. The Chinese giant also offers a "safe city" surveillance programme. This initiative, according to the firm's website, "can prevent crimes targeted towards the normal citizen, tourists, students, elderly persons etc before they occur". It has been deployed in Kenya's capital Nairobi as well as Mauritius, with 4,000 "smart" surveillance video cameras set up at 2,000 sites across the Indian Ocean island nation. Some media outlets in Mauritius have condemned the system as "digital dictatorship" from "Big Brother Beijing". But Ghanaian Security Ministry Albert Kan-Dapaah, for one, says Huawei's video surveillance technology helps catch criminals. "When a crime has been committed, thanks to the cameras, we work magic," Kan-Dapaah says in a promotional video for the Chinese firm. Huawei Marine, the company's submarine cable arm, is helping to deploy a key 12,000-kilometre (7,450-mile) cable system connecting Africa to Asia. With Huawei so deeply embedded in Africa, the continent may find it difficult to avoid becoming a collateral victim of the US-China bust-up. "Africa is caught in the middle of a trade war that they should not have to take part in, because they have nothing to gain," said Nizard.

With US driving West to shun it, Huawei seeks to strengthen grip on Africa

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Sunday that President Donald Trump might ease US restrictions on Huawei if there was progress in the trade row with China - but absent a deal, Washington would maintain tariffs to cut its deficit.

"I think what the president is saying is, if we move forward on trade, that perhaps he'll be willing to do certain things on Huawei if he gets comfort from China on that and certain guarantees," Mnuchin said. "But these are national security issues."

Washington has imposed and then toughened import tariffs on Chinese goods in a bid to reduce the United States' trade deficit and combat what it calls unfair trade practices.

It has also accused the Chinese telecommunications giant of espionage and stealing intellectual property, allegations that Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, a leading provider of next-generation 5G technology, denies.

Washington has put Huawei on a blacklist that effectively bans US firms from doing business with it, and has put pressure on its allies also to shut Huawei out, arguing that Huawei could use its technology to carry out espionage for Beijing.

Mnuchin said the United States was prepared to come to a deal with China, but also to maintain tariffs if necessary.

"If China wants to move forward with the deal, we're prepared to move forward on the terms we've done. If China doesn't want to move forward, then President Trump is perfectly happy to move forward with tariffs to rebalance the relationship," Mnuchin said.

Commenting on an immigration deal between Mexico and the United States, Mnuchin said he believed that Mexico would meet its commitments, but added that Trump "reserves the right" to impose tariffs if the commitments were not met.

Trump himself tweeted on Saturday that "Mexico will try very hard, and if they do that, this will be a very successful agreement between the United States and Mexico".

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Sunday that President Donald Trump might ease US restrictions on Huawei if there was progress in the trade row with China - but absent a deal, Washington would maintain tariffs to cut its deficit.

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Sunday that President Donald Trump might ease US restrictions on Huawei if there was progress in the trade row with China - but absent a deal, Washington would maintain tariffs to cut its deficit. "I think what the president is saying is, if we move forward on trade, that perhaps he'll be willing to do certain things on Huawei if he gets comfort from China on that and certain guarantees," Mnuchin said. "But these are national security issues." Washington has imposed and then toughened import tariffs on Chinese goods in a bid to reduce the United States' trade deficit and combat what it calls unfair trade practices. It has also accused the Chinese telecommunications giant of espionage and stealing intellectual property, allegations that Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, a leading provider of next-generation 5G technology, denies. Washington has put Huawei on a blacklist that effectively bans US firms from doing business with it, and has put pressure on its allies also to shut Huawei out, arguing that Huawei could use its technology to carry out espionage for Beijing. Mnuchin said the United States was prepared to come to a deal with China, but also to maintain tariffs if necessary. "If China wants to move forward with the deal, we're prepared to move forward on the terms we've done. If China doesn't want to move forward, then President Trump is perfectly happy to move forward with tariffs to rebalance the relationship," Mnuchin said. Commenting on an immigration deal between Mexico and the United States, Mnuchin said he believed that Mexico would meet its commitments, but added that Trump "reserves the right" to impose tariffs if the commitments were not met. Trump himself tweeted on Saturday that "Mexico will try very hard, and if they do that, this will be a very successful agreement between the United States and Mexico".

US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says Trump could ease up on Huawei if trade talks advance

China plans to establish a system to ensure "national security" in technology, state media reported Saturday amid an expanding trade war with the United States which has snared Chinese tech titan Huawei.

The powerful National Development and Reform Commission has been tasked with establishing a list system to "more effectively forestall and defuse national security risks," the Xinhua news agency said.

Xinhua did not elaborate or state whether the move was linked to the trade war but said, "detailed measures will be unveiled in the near future".

Washington and Beijing resumed their trade battle last month when trade talks in the US ended without a deal and US President Donald Trump raised tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods, which Beijing retaliated to with its own tariff hike on billions worth US goods.

The trade war has stepped up in recent weeks with Washington's move to blacklist Huawei over national security concerns, threatening the firm's global ambitions.

The US Commerce Department placed Huawei on an "entity list" on grounds of national security on May 16, a move that curbs its access to US-made components it needs for its equipment. A 90-day reprieve was later issued.

"Based on what I know, China is building a management mechanism to protect China's key technologies," Hu Xijin, the influential editor of the Chinese daily Global Times, said Saturday on Twitter.

"This is a major step to improve its system, and also a move to counter US crackdown. Once taking effect, some technology exports to the US will be subject to the control," Hu said.

China accuses Trump of wanting to thwart Huawei's development because the company is the world leader in next-generation 5G mobile technology and faces no US competition.

Following Washington's move, Beijing on Thursday said it would draw up its own blacklist of "unreliable" foreign companies, which could target US and international firms that have cut off supplies to Huawei.

China plans to establish a system to ensure "national security" in technology, state media reported Saturday amid an expanding trade war with the United States which has snared Chinese tech titan Huawei.

China plans to establish a system to ensure "national security" in technology, state media reported Saturday amid an expanding trade war with the United States which has snared Chinese tech titan Huawei. The powerful National Development and Reform Commission has been tasked with establishing a list system to "more effectively forestall and defuse national security risks," the Xinhua news agency said. Xinhua did not elaborate or state whether the move was linked to the trade war but said, "detailed measures will be unveiled in the near future". Washington and Beijing resumed their trade battle last month when trade talks in the US ended without a deal and US President Donald Trump raised tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods, which Beijing retaliated to with its own tariff hike on billions worth US goods. The trade war has stepped up in recent weeks with Washington's move to blacklist Huawei over national security concerns, threatening the firm's global ambitions. The US Commerce Department placed Huawei on an "entity list" on grounds of national security on May 16, a move that curbs its access to US-made components it needs for its equipment. A 90-day reprieve was later issued. "Based on what I know, China is building a management mechanism to protect China's key technologies," Hu Xijin, the influential editor of the Chinese daily Global Times, said Saturday on Twitter. "This is a major step to improve its system, and also a move to counter US crackdown. Once taking effect, some technology exports to the US will be subject to the control," Hu said. China accuses Trump of wanting to thwart Huawei's development because the company is the world leader in next-generation 5G mobile technology and faces no US competition. Following Washington's move, Beijing on Thursday said it would draw up its own blacklist of "unreliable" foreign companies, which could target US and international firms that have cut off supplies to Huawei.

China to set up system to safeguard technology security

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.

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