Huawei is suing the US over a government ban on its products, raising the stakes in a protracted diplomatic incident between China, the US and Canada, where a senior Huawei executive is facing extradition. The ban, a provision of the National Defence Authorisation Act signed by Donald Trump in August, also prevents government agencies using third-party contractors who use Huawei products. Huawei: Meng Wanzhou sues Canadian government over arrest Read moreHuawei, founded in 1987 by former military engineer Ren Zhengfei, has long faced accusations of being connected to the Chinese government. Australia and New Zealand have moved to restrict use of Huawei equipment while the UK and Germany are considering restrictions. In recent months Huawei has invited journalists to its campus in Shenzhen, conducted more interviews and launched a “Huawei Facts” website and Twitter account.

Source: The Guardian March 07, 2019 04:39 UTC