Another source of tension has been U.S. efforts to dissuade its allies from allowing Huawei to participate in building 5G communications networks. Washington has warned it may downgrade partnerships with European allies who use Huawei technology in their 5G networks. In addition, Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada in December on a U.S. request and faces an extradition hearing in coming months, a case that has infuriated China. And this week, the White House was preparing an executive order that could bar Chinese companies from selling equipment for use in future American telecommunications networks.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 15, 2019 18:11 UTC