Banning Chinese telecoms equipment vendors for political reasons will increase costs and delay network upgrades, argues pro-competition group
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Judge Blocks TikTok US App Store Ban
US judge issues preliminary injunction barring order that would have made TikTok unavailable in the US, as administration seeks forced sale
Tesla Sues US Government Over Chinese Tariffs
Electric car maker Tesla is suing Uncle Sam, in an effort to halt tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Chinese imports
US Estimates £1.4bn Bill To Remove Huawei, ZTE Gear
US telecoms regulator the FCC estimates rural US carriers will face a bill of at least £1.4bn to remove Chinese equipment as trade war intensifies
TikTok Launches Legal Action Against US Executive Order
TikTok prepares to sue US government over 6 August order that banned deals with the company after 45 days, as it holds talks on selling off US operations
Canada Defends Disclosure Of Huawei Emails With US
Canadian government tells court that it has released as much information over the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou as it legally can
Oracle Explores Purchase Of TikTok US Operations – Report
Oracle holds preliminary talks with Chinese owner of TikTok, about possible acquisition of US and other worldwide operations
United States Tightens Export Screw On Huawei
Trump administration expands its restrictions on Huawei, and bans suppliers from selling it chips that utilise US technology
TikTok Owner Promises Legal Action Over US Ban
TikTok owner ByteDance challenges US executive order against it, as Trump administration targets WeChat in major trade war escalation
Huawei Calls Latest US Export Measures ‘Arbitrary And Pernicious’
Telecoms equipment giant says its survival is at stake with regulatory changes that would cut off its access to semiconductors manufactured outside the US
US Plots New Huawei Restrictions Amidst China Tension
New restrictions approved by top-level cabinet officials would put Huawei under more pressure, while also hobbling US semiconductor manufacturing companies
Government Set To Approve Restricted 5G Role For Huawei
Government decision on Huawei set for Tuesday, as US secretary of state warns Chinese-made 5G equipment puts UK sovereignty at stake
Huawei Strikes Deal With TomTom For Smartphone Mapping Services
Arrangement with Dutch navigation devices and services provider comes as Huawei looks for ways around US trade ban imposed last year
Austria ‘Working With EU Partners’ On Huawei 5G Decision
Country does not rule out deploying Chinese-made equipment in its 5G networks amidst heavy US lobbying of UK and other allies
Huawei To Expand Harmony OS To More Devices Next Year
Huawei plans to use its Android alternative operating system in more gadgets next year, as it produces its first smartphones without US-made parts
US Government ‘To Grant 90-Day Extension’ To Huawei Licence
US expected to extend reprieve from Huawei economic blacklist by another 90 days when it expires on Monday, as Huawei says ban would have 'limited effect'
US Promises Huawei Licences Coming ‘Shortly’
Licences allowing US firms to circumvent national security blacklist are 'forthcoming very shortly' as end of temporary reprieve looms
Trade Talks Begin: US To Allow Select Firms To Sell To Huawei – Report
Trade negotiations between China and the US resume, as US reportedly signals easing of Huawei blacklisting
US Attempt To Disqualify Huawei Lawyer Goes To Court
American case against former DoJ official who is now Huawei's lead lawyer goes to court
Lenovo Warns Of Price Rise Amid US Tariff Threat
Warning to Trump? Chinese manufacturer warns prices will rise for PCs and laptops, if US tariffs increase
US Signals Huawei Sales Could Recommence ‘In Two Weeks’
But Chinese firm is already planning massive layoffs at its US research and development subsidiary as trade restrictions bite
US To Relax Huawei Trade Ban Under China Trade Talks Deal
The US is to issue licences to some companies to sell to Huawei under a deal between the US and China to resume talks
Apple Calls On White House To Halt China Tariffs
President Trump warning. Tariffs on Chinese goods will impact our global competitiveness, Apple predicts
Apple Mulls Manufacturing Shift From China – Report
Trade war repercussions as Apple reportedly explores moving 30 percent of production away from China
US Chipmakers Lobby US Government Over Huawei Blacklist
Intel, Qualcomm and other major US semiconductor firms quietly put pressure on US Commerce Department, as Huawei expects £20bn in lost revenues this year alone
Huwaei Delays Flagship Mate X Folding Phone
Company says it is being more 'cautious' after issues with Samsung's Galaxy Fold, as it carries out additional 5G tests with carriers
Draft China Regulations ‘Could Block US Technology’
The proposed cyber security rules could be used to effectively bar US technology imports in retaliation for Huawei sanctions, industry watchers say
Prague Summit Calls For Tighter 5G Security Rules
The summit does not single out Huawei, but calls for restrictions that take state influence into account
US Defence Department Sees Global Division Over 5G Standards
Military study warns the US may be the only country to widely use the 5G mmWave standard, with the rest of the world using sub-6 networks – led by China
Vodafone Says Banning Huawei Would Cost UK Its 5G Lead
A complete ban on Huawei from UK 5G networks would mean ripping out existing 4G gear at a cost of 'hundreds of millions', operator warns