Canadian citizens Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who were arrested in China nearly three years ago have been released and are on a flight back home, Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced. Trudeau announced on Friday (local time) that Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, also known as the ‘two Michaels’ were returning home, after being released from a Chinese jail, […]
Swedish court dismisses Huawei appeal over 5G network exclusion
A Swedish court on Friday dismissed an appeal by Huawei against its exclusion from the country’s 5G network roll out, paving the way for the 5G spectrum auction slated for next week to proceed as planned. The Chinese telecom giant had earlier this month appealed against a decision by the […]
Huawei founder urges Honor subbrand to become competitor after split
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei called on employees of its departing Honor subbrand to strive to surpass its parent in a farewell speech as the tech giant sells the budget brand to keep its sanction-hobbled supply chains alive. Huawei Technologies said earlier this month it would sell Honor to a new entity called […]
Trump administration sees no loophole in new Huawei curb
The U.S. government sees no loopholes in a new rule aimed at crimping global chip sales to China’s Huawei and will “aggressively” crack down on any bid to disobey the intent of the curb, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Tuesday. The rule, released in May, expands U.S. authority to […]
Vodafone, Airtel may face hefty payouts if Huawei, ZTE deals are cancelled
Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel might be forced to pay $600-650 million and $300 million, respectively, to Chinese vendors Huawei and ZTE in dues if they are to cancel their existing equipment contracts with them. Canceling contracts also means that they will be barred from future dealing with these companies. […]
Huawei troops see dire threat to future from latest Trump salvo
Huawei’s leafy campus in southern China has been engulfed in a state of emergency since the Commerce Department in May banned the sale of any silicon made with U.S. know-how — striking at the heart of its semiconductor apparatus and aspirations in fields from artificial intelligence to mobile services. Its stockpiles of […]
Huawei working on a smartphone with under-display camera
Camera technology is evolving at a rapid pace. From punch hole displays to pop-up cameras to multi-camera setup, smartphones these days are offering users a plethora of camera options to pick from. Now Huawei has been granted a patent for an under-display camera. According to CN Tech Post, Huawei had applied for a patent […]
Huawei sues critics in France over remarks on China state ties
Huawei Technologies Co. is suing critics in France who alleged it has ties to the Chinese state. In an unprecedented move, the technology giant filed three defamation claims in Paris over comments made during television programs by a French researcher, a broadcast journalist and a telecommunications sector expert. The company’s legal […]
US grants Huawei new 90-day licence extension
The Trump administration on Monday issued a new 90-day extension allowing US companies to continue doing business with China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd as US regulators continue crafting rules on telecommunications firms that pose national security risks. After adding Huawei to an economic blacklist in May citing national security concerns, the US […]
Made in China: Samsung farms out more phones to fend off rivals like Huawei and Xiaomi
Samsung’s plan to outsource a fifth of its smartphone production to China next year may help it compete with low-cost rivals such as Huawei and Xiaomi but it’s a strategy fraught with risks, people with familiar with the move said. Samsung Electronics, which shut its last in-house Chinese smartphone factory […]
US to extend licence allowing its companies to continue business with Huawei
The United States is set to extend a licence allowing US companies to continue doing business with Chinese technology company Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the deliberations. An earlier reprieve issued by the US Commerce Department is set to expire […]
Huawei sells Mate X with no Google after US ban
Chinese tech giant Huawei is selling its first folding smartphone without Google apps or U.S.-made processor chips following sanctions imposed by Washington. The Mate X, which unfolds to 14.6 centimeters (5.8 inches) wide, went on sale Friday on Huawei’s online store in China priced at 16,999 yuan ($2,422). It competes […]
‘No American companies talking to us’, Huawei founder on buyers for company’s 5G tech
Huawei Technologies Co.’s billionaire founder Ren Zhengfei said there have been no direct talks between the firm and any US company since his offer to license the Chinese giant’s full portfolio of fifth-generation network technology. His comment contradicts earlier reports that the Chinese telecom gear giant is in talks with potential buyers […]