Ren Zhengfei refutes allegations of fraud and espionage
Huawei founder Reng Zhengfei has said the company has no plans to halt investment in the UK and has refuted allegations made against the company of fraud and espionage.
The company is facing multiple challenges on different fronts, with several nations expressing concerns about the use of Huawei kit in their telecommunications infrastructure. multiple challenges
The US and Australia are the only notable examples of Huawei gear being effectively banned in the rollout of 5G, but others are being placed under pressure by the US to follow suit.
Meanwhile, Zhengfei’s daughter and company CFO Meng Wanzhou is currently being held in Canada as US officials attempt to extradite her to face charges of fraud related to alleged dealings with Iran. Meng Wanzhou What is 5G? Everything you need to knowWhat is 5GGSMA suggests Huawei talks at MWC 2019Huawei talks at MWC 2019These could be the first 5G phonesfirst 5G phones
These events have brought the normally reclusive Zhengfei back into the public eye. Last month, he held his first briefing with foreign reporters for four years and now in a wide-ranging interview with the BBC he has reiterated Huawei’s belief that the US’s actions are politically motivated and once again denied any links with the Chinese government.
