Washington’s Anti-China Push in Technology Is About Maintaining US Hegemony

Washington’s Anti-China Push in Technology Is About Maintaining US Hegemony

US President Donald Trump finally admitted that the “rise of China is not good for the U.S” and therefore revealing in turn that the heart of his policies is not just about trade disputes, but a clear attempt to contain China’s rise and development. As relations between Washington and Beijing continue to deteriorate, as has the assault on Chinese technology by the Presidency accordingly.

5G wars: China could sanction Nokia & Ericsson in response to EU ban on Huawei

5G wars: China could sanction Nokia & Ericsson in response to EU ban on Huawei

According to the WSJ’s sources, China’s Ministry of Commerce is mulling export controls that would prevent Nokia and Ericsson from sending products it makes in China to other countries. One source added that the measures may be applied only in the event of a worst-case scenario in which European countries prohibit the use of equipment from Chinese suppliers to create 5G.

U.S. firms can work with Huawei on 5G and other standards. Here’s what it means

U.S. firms can work with Huawei on 5G and other standards. Here’s what it means

“It is exceptionally important for U.S. companies to be at the table. Being forced to cede their seat at the table to the likes of Huawei no less, was in nobody’s interest, except the Chinese,” Naomi Wilson, senior director of policy for Asia at ITI, told CNBC. “The last thing we want to see is unintended consequence that negatively affects U.S. companies’ competitiveness.”

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US to Allow American Companies to Work With Huawei on 5G Standards

US to Allow American Companies to Work With Huawei on 5G Standards

The United States Commerce Department signed a rule change that will allow US-based companies to work with Chinese telecommunication giant Huawei to develop standards for 5G networks. According to Reuters, the ruling will be published in the Federal Register on Tuesday.

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, an appointee of US President Donald Trump, confirmed the move in a statement, declaring that the White House would  “not cede leadership in global innovation”.