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| Huawei: US move to blacklist firm sets a 'dangerous precedent' | Huawei: US move to blacklist firm sets a 'dangerous precedent' |
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| A move by the US to put Chinese telecoms giant Huawei on a trade blacklist "sets a dangerous precedent," the firm's top legal officer said. | A move by the US to put Chinese telecoms giant Huawei on a trade blacklist "sets a dangerous precedent," the firm's top legal officer said. |
| Speaking at a press conference, Song Liuping said other companies and industries may be targeted next. | Speaking at a press conference, Song Liuping said other companies and industries may be targeted next. |
| The US recently added Huawei to a list of companies that American firms cannot trade with unless they have a licence. | The US recently added Huawei to a list of companies that American firms cannot trade with unless they have a licence. |
| The trade ban is one part of a multi-faceted confrontation between Washington and Huawei. | The trade ban is one part of a multi-faceted confrontation between Washington and Huawei. |
| "Politicians in the US are using the strength of an entire nation to come after a private company," Huawei's chief legal officer Mr Song said. | |
| He said such a move was unprecedented in history. | He said such a move was unprecedented in history. |
| "Today it's telecoms and Huawei. Tomorrow it could be your industry, your company, your consumers." | "Today it's telecoms and Huawei. Tomorrow it could be your industry, your company, your consumers." |
| Mr Song was speaking to reporters in Shenzhen, outlining steps that Huawei had taken in relation to a lawsuit it filed against the US government in March. | Mr Song was speaking to reporters in Shenzhen, outlining steps that Huawei had taken in relation to a lawsuit it filed against the US government in March. |
| The case relates to restrictions that prevent US federal agencies from using Huawei products. | The case relates to restrictions that prevent US federal agencies from using Huawei products. |
| The company said it has filed a motion for a "summary judgement", asking US courts to speed up the process to "halt illegal action against the company". | The company said it has filed a motion for a "summary judgement", asking US courts to speed up the process to "halt illegal action against the company". |
| "The US government has provided no evidence to show that Huawei is a security threat. There is no gun, no smoke. Only speculation," Mr Song said. | "The US government has provided no evidence to show that Huawei is a security threat. There is no gun, no smoke. Only speculation," Mr Song said. |
| A hearing on the motion has been set for 19 September. | A hearing on the motion has been set for 19 September. |
| Security fears | Security fears |
| In recent months, the US has led other countries in blocking the use of Huawei products over concerns that the Chinese government could use the firm to conduct surveillance. | In recent months, the US has led other countries in blocking the use of Huawei products over concerns that the Chinese government could use the firm to conduct surveillance. |
| The company has repeatedly denied claims it poses security risks, and says it is independent from the Chinese government. | The company has repeatedly denied claims it poses security risks, and says it is independent from the Chinese government. |
| Huawei has become a central part of a wider US-China conflict, which has primarily played out through a trade war. | Huawei has become a central part of a wider US-China conflict, which has primarily played out through a trade war. |
| US President Donald Trump has however sought to link the two, saying recently that Huawei could be part of a trade deal between the US and China. | US President Donald Trump has however sought to link the two, saying recently that Huawei could be part of a trade deal between the US and China. |