Huawei predicts ‘difficult’ 2020 as US sanctions bite December 31, 2019 Huawei has cut its full-year revenue forecasts, with the Chinese tech giant’s chairman saying 2020 is likely to be a “difficult year” for the company after US trade blacklisting disrupted growth and its ability to source key parts. The world’s biggest maker of telecom network equipment and second largest smartphone manufacturer said its full-year revenue [...]
US National Security Advisor warns UK over using Huawei in 5G networks December 24, 2019 Robert O’Brien, the US National Security Advisor, has warned the UK over using Huawei for its 5G networks, saying that using the Chinese firm’s technology would put the UK’s intelligence services at risk. In an interview with the Financial Times, O’Brien said: “They are just going to steal wholesale state secrets, whether they are the [...]
Tensions mount in German coalition as SPD eyes Huawei ban December 16, 2019 German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s coalition government could be plunged into further conflict tomorrow as the Social Democrats (SPD) vote on a proposal to block Huawei from the country’s 5G network. The government has announced plans to toughen up scrutiny of telecoms suppliers, but has stopped short of excluding any country or company. Read more: Telefonica [...]
Telefonica shuns security fears as it picks Huawei for German 5G network December 11, 2019 Telefonica Deutschland has tapped Huawei to build its 5G network in Germany, despite concerns that the Chinese telecoms firm could pose a threat to national security. Germany’s second-largest mobile company today said it will slash its dividend almost 40 per cent as it prepares to pump money into the new network, which will also use [...]
Huawei Mate 30 Pro: Reviewers slam Google-free phone for lack of apps December 10, 2019 Chinese tech giant Huawei has received a cool response to the launch of its first Google-free phone, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, in France yesterday. Reviews of the device were far from glowing as critics blasted the lack of Google apps. Read more: Prime Minister casts doubt on Huawei’s involvement in 5G network Huawei had [...]
Huawei mounts new legal challenge over US national security ban December 5, 2019 Huawei has launched a fresh legal battle against US authorities after they branded the Chinese tech giant a national security threat and blocked it from a government subsidy programme. The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last month voted unanimously to block rural telecoms firms from using a $8.5bn (£6.5bn) government fund to buy Huawei equipment. [...]
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou details life on bail December 2, 2019 Huawei’s finance chief, who was arrested in Canada a year ago, has penned an open letter detailing her life since her arrest, which includes taking up oil painting and reading more books. Meng Wanzhou, the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, also thanked her supporters, saying her “heart has been warmed” by their encouragement. Read [...]
EU members back tough stance on 5G suppliers in potential blow to Huawei November 23, 2019 European Union countries are endorsing a tough line on selecting 5G suppliers in a potential blow to market-leading telecoms equipment supplier Huawei. At a meeting in Brussels on Friday, ambassadors for EU states agreed to an approach which includes vetting the domestic legal framework 5G suppliers are subject to. Read more: Trump administration grants Huawei [...]
Trump administration grants Huawei another 90-day reprieve on trade ban November 18, 2019 US President Donald Trump’s administration has issued a fresh 90-day extension allowing American companies to continue doing business with controversial Chinese tech firm Huawei. In May the US added Huawei to a trade blacklist, citing concerns its technology could be used for spying by authorities in Beijing. Read more: Huawei rewards staff with $286m in [...]
Huawei rewards staff with $286m in bonuses as it fights US sanctions November 12, 2019 Huawei is set to pay its employees ¥2bn ($286m) in bonuses and double almost all October salaries as a reward for helping to fight US sanctions. The Chinese telecoms giant has been banned from doing business with American companies amid concerns its technology could be used for spying – accusations it has denied. Read more: [...]