U.S. probing launch of Huawei’s new 5G chip phone despite technology ban
As Huawei shocks industry experts by launching 5G chip, U.S. launches investigating whether it violated export restrictions
WASHINGTON – The U.S. government is investigating the Chinese company Huawei’s new smartphone that has a custom-built 5G chip.
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan called for more clarity on the chip’s origins, especially given U.S. restrictions on Huawei due to potential national security threats.
The U.S. is currently investigating whether the chip violates U.S. export restrictions.
Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE have long been subject to U.S. restrictions.
Huawei’s new phone has shocked industry experts.
They are still puzzled over how the Chinese company can have the technology to produce such a chip after U.S. restrictions on China’s access to foreign chip technology.
In related news, China has reportedly banned the use of iPhones for central government officials, citing a threat to national security.
This led to a 3.6% drop in Apple shares on the global market.
The ban could be retaliation for similar measures taken by the U.S. against Chinese tech companies.
The ban is likely to have a significant impact on Apple’s business in China, as the iPhone is one of the company’s most popular products in the country.
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