Tag: People’s Liberation Army
Oxford University suspends research funding from Huawei
Oxford University is suspending research grants and funding donations from Huawei, amid growing security concerns about the Chinese firm’s telecommunication technology. Existing research contracts already received or committed with Huawei will go ahead, but the university will not pursue new funding opportunities with the company. There are two ongoing projects in which Huawei has committed…
Huawei 2018: a year of highs and lows
Image: Press Association The Chinese company has become the second largest phone maker in the world but has been caught up in several recent controversies. Martyn Landi, Press Association Technology Correspondent, reports... 2018 has proved to be a breakthrough year for smartphone maker Huawei, despite continued questions over the company’s links…
Defence Secretary has ‘grave’ concerns over Chinese telecom giant Huawei
The Defence Secretary has said he has “very deep concerns” about Chinese technology firm Huawei being involved in upgrading the UK’s mobile network. Gavin Williamson’s comments came after some of the UK’s closest allies banned or restricted the use of the firm’s network products because of security concerns. Australia, New Zealand and the US have…
BT removes Chinese-manufactured Huawei equipment from core networks
BT has confirmed it is removing Huawei equipment from key areas of its 4G network, as concerns continue to be raised about the Chinese firm’s presence in critical telecoms infrastructure. Governments in the US, New Zealand and Australia have already moved to block the use of Huawei’s equipment as part of the future roll-out of…
