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What’s wrong with Huawei, and why are countries banning the Chinese telecommunications firm?
The Chinese telecommunications company Huawei is under scrutiny around the globe over concerns that its close ties with the Chinese government present national security threats to the U.S., Europe and…
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- The Conversation
Huawei, which denies all the allegations against it, is “the world’s biggest supplier of telecoms gear” and has plans to “dominate the market” for the next generation of wireless communications, called 5G.
But its hopes are threatened by governments around the world, which are restricting the company’s prospects and even banning it from operating in some areas.
No Chinese company…