Huawei hits back at "politically motivated" Aussie 5G ban
Huawei has hit back at being banned by the Australian Government from providing 5G technology in the country, claiming the move is "politically motivated".
Huawei has hit back at being banned by the Australian Government from providing 5G technology in the country, claiming the move is "politically motivated".
Huawei says the government has informed the company that it, along with fellow Chinese telecommunications equipment provider ZTE, has been banned from providing 5G technology to Australia's telcos.
Huawei Technologies is facing increased scrutiny in Britain because it is using an aging software component sold by a firm based in the United States, one of the countries where lawmakers allege its equipment could facilitate Chinese spying, sources told Reuters.
Huawei Technologies will increase annual spending on R&D to between US$15 billion and US$20 billion, as it races to be a global leader in 5G.
Technical and supply-chain issues with equipment made by Chinese firm Huawei have exposed Britain's telecom networks to new security risks, a government report said on Thursday.
Australia is preparing to ban Huawei Technologies from supplying equipment for its planned 5G broadband network after its intelligence agencies raised concerns that Beijing could force the Chinese telco to hand over sensitive data, two sources said.
Chinese technology giant, Huawei, has bagged a $136 million contract to build and maintain digital radio systems that deliver voice and data services across Perth’s rail network.
Huawei Australia chairman John Lord used his address at the National Press Club in Canberra today to speak out against what he says are ‘myths’ about the Chinese technology company.
Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei Technologies is the biggest corporate sponsor of overseas travel for Australian politicians.
Lawmakers in the US have asked Google to reconsider its work with Huawei Technologies, which they described as a security threat.
Vocus has been contracted by the Australian Government to construct a high-speed sub-marine cable between the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Australia.
China's Huawei Technologies has gone on the offensive against Australian claims it poses a security risk.
Australia has agreed to fund underwater internet cables and a cyber security centre for the Solomon Islands, forestalling plans by Huawei Technologies to lay the cables.
Huawei is the latest company to throw its hat into the ring in the race to get autonomous cars on the road. The Chinese tech giant said on Thursday that it was the first mobile device manufacturer in the world to use an AI-powered smartphone to drive a car.
Revenue and profit declines show weakening influence on the devices market.