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| Huawei: US blacklist will harm billions of consumers | Huawei: US blacklist will harm billions of consumers |
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| A US move to put Huawei on a trade blacklist "sets a dangerous precedent" that will harm billions of consumers, the firm's top legal officer said. | A US move to put Huawei on a trade blacklist "sets a dangerous precedent" that will harm billions of consumers, the firm's top legal officer said. |
| Speaking at a press conference, Song Liuping said the trade ban would also "directly harm" American companies and affect jobs. | Speaking at a press conference, Song Liuping said the trade ban would also "directly harm" American companies and affect jobs. |
| Washington recently added Huawei to a list of companies that US firms cannot trade with unless they have a licence. | Washington recently added Huawei to a list of companies that US firms cannot trade with unless they have a licence. |
| The trade ban is part of a wider battle between the US and Huawei. | The trade ban is part of a wider battle between the US and Huawei. |
| Washington has moved to block the Chinese company, the world's largest maker of telecoms equipment, on national security concerns. | Washington has moved to block the Chinese company, the world's largest maker of telecoms equipment, on national security concerns. |
| Huawei has repeatedly denied claims the use of its products presents security risks, and says it is independent from the Chinese government. | Huawei has repeatedly denied claims the use of its products presents security risks, and says it is independent from the Chinese government. |
| "Politicians in the US are using the strength of an entire nation to come after a private company," Mr Song said. | "Politicians in the US are using the strength of an entire nation to come after a private company," Mr Song said. |
| He said the decision to put Huawei, which is also the world's second largest smartphone maker, on the so-called "entity list" would have far-reaching implications. | He said the decision to put Huawei, which is also the world's second largest smartphone maker, on the so-called "entity list" would have far-reaching implications. |
| "This decision threatens to harm our customers in over 170 countries, including more than three billion consumers who use Huawei products and services around the world." | "This decision threatens to harm our customers in over 170 countries, including more than three billion consumers who use Huawei products and services around the world." |
| "By preventing American companies from doing business with Huawei, the government will directly harm more than 1,200 US companies. This will affect tens of thousands of American jobs." | "By preventing American companies from doing business with Huawei, the government will directly harm more than 1,200 US companies. This will affect tens of thousands of American jobs." |
| 'No smoke, only speculation' | 'No smoke, only speculation' |
| Speaking to reporters in Shenzhen, Mr Song also outlined steps that Huawei had taken in relation to a lawsuit it filed against the US government in March. | Speaking to reporters in Shenzhen, Mr Song also outlined 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 firm 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 firm 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. |
| Analysis: Robin Brant, BBC News, Shenzhen | |
| Sitting up on a stage, in a large theatre-like room at its headquarters, there was much talk from the Huawei executives of America's rural and "poorer" customers who deserve "equitable access" to good broadband. | |
| Billions of customers are facing the threat of having their welfare "damaged" apparently, so the firm wants to speed things up. | |
| The other reason of course is that the assault from the Trump administration is biting. Asked if Huawei would still be around in a year's time, one executive said its business plans go well beyond next year. | |
| The company insists it is - proudly - privately owned. Nonetheless, I asked if the two senior executives present were members of China's prevailing Communist Party. One said he wasn't. The other wouldn't say. | |
| 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 Chinese firm has become a central part of a wider US-China conflict, which has primarily played out through a trade war. | The Chinese firm 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. |