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Huawei's rotating chairman Guo Ping accused the US government of hacking the company's servers

China's Huawei sues US over ban on using its products

Chinese telecom giant Huawei has said it is suing the United States for barring government agencies from buying its equipment and services.

Business • 07 Mar 19

The Vodafone chief called for the US to share evidence it has on Huawei with Europe

Why barring Huawei could delay 5G rollout in Europe

A complete barring of Chinese mobile technology company Huawei could delay the rollout of 5G in Europe by two years, according to the head of Vodafone.

Science and Technology • 25 Feb 19

The Mate X is the second foldable phone to be announced in the past week

MWC19: Huawei unveils foldable phone

Chinese phone maker Huawei has followed Samsung in unveiling a foldable smartphone.

Business • 24 Feb 19

The device will have a 4.6-inch display while folded and a 7.3-inch display when unfolded.

Samsung unveils foldable 5G ready smartphone

Samsung Electronics is to release a pricey folding smart phone in April that works with the next-generation 5G networks and will cost almost $2,000.

Business • 21 Feb 19

The normally media-shy Huawei founder has been forced to step into the limelight in recent months

'No way US can crush us,' says Huawei founder

The founder of Chinese telecom giant Huawei has hit back at US efforts to blacklist the company, saying defiantly that the world cannot do without Huawei and its "more advanced" technology.

Business • 19 Feb 19

iPhone sales in China fell 20% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of last year

iPhone sales in China fell by 20% in Q4 - IDC

Apple iPhone sales in China fell 20% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2018, while sales for smartphones made by home-grown rival Huawei soared by 23%, data from industry research firm IDC shows.

Business • 12 Feb 19

Chinese trade envoy Liu He (L) addresses President Trump at the White House

Trump signals progress in US-China trade talks

President Donald Trump has hailed "tremendous progress" after two days in US-China trade talks, welcoming a "beautiful" letter from his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, who said he hoped for further cooperation.

World • 01 Feb 19

Huawei has been accused of industrial espionage by the United States

Networks obliged to manage security risks, says Dept

All telecoms operators in Ireland are statutorily obliged to manage risks to the security of their networks, according to a spokesperson for the Department of Communications.

Ireland • 29 Jan 19

The charges add to US pressure on Huawei, the world's biggest telecommunications equipment maker

US charges China's Huawei with bank fraud

The United States has charged China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, its chief financial officer and two affiliates with bank and wire fraud to violate sanctions against Iran in a case that has escalated tensions with Beijing.

World • 29 Jan 19

Huawei chairman said the company is on track to report sales revenue of $108.5 billion for 2018

Huawei eyes 21% revenue rise despite 'unfair' treatment

Chinese telecoms giant Huawei expects to see a 21% rise in revenue for 2018, its chairman said despite a year of "unfair treatment" which saw its products banned in several countries over security concerns.

Business • 27 Dec 18

Michael Spavor in file photo released by the official North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)

Second Canadian citizen detained in China

A second Canadian citizen is being held in China on suspicion of endangering national security, adding to tension after Canada's arrest of a top Chinese telecom executive on a US request.

World • 13 Dec 18

Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's chief financial officer, is wanted by US authorities for violating Iran sanctions

Trump says he may intervene in US Huawei CFO case

US President Donald Trump has said he may intervene in the US case against a top Huawei executive detained and bailed by Canada, if it helps seal a trade deal with China.

World • 12 Dec 18

Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou was arrested by Canadian authorities 1 December at the request of the United States

Huawei CFO back in Canada court for bail hearing

A top executive at Chinese telecoms giant Huawei is set to return to a Vancouver courtroom today, as the judge weighs final issues in determining whether she should be freed on bail while awaiting extradition proceedings.

Business • 11 Dec 18

Meng Wanzhou was held while changing planes in Vancouver

China warns Canada of 'consequences' over Huawei CFO

China has warned Canada that there would be severe consequences if it did not immediately release Huawei Technologies chief financial officer, calling the case "extremely nasty".

World • 09 Dec 18

Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's chief financial officer, was arrested in Canada

US wants Huawei CFO to face fraud charges - court hears

US prosecutors want a top executive of China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd to face charges of fraud linked to the skirting of Iran sanctions, a Vancouver court heard today.

World • 07 Dec 18

Meng Wanzhou faces a bail hearing tomorrow

Top Huawei executive arrested in Canada

A top executive and daughter of the founder of Chinese telecom giant Huawei has been arrested in Canada and faces extradition to the United States as it investigates suspected Iran sanctions violations by Huawei.

World • 06 Dec 18

The Mate 20 Pro has a triple camera system

Review: Huawei Mate20 Pro

We put Huawei's latest smartphone offering through its paces.

Technology • 30 Nov 18

The United States has already largely barred Huawei from supplying its government and contractors

US asks allies to shun Huawei equipment - report

The US government is trying to persuade wireless and internet providers in allied countries to avoid telecommunications equipment from China's Huawei, the Wall Street Journal has reported.

Business • 23 Nov 18

The Mate 20 series includes an X version with a whopping 7.2in screen

Mate 20 series unwrapped by Huawei at London launch

Huawei has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, which the Chinese firm claims contains the "most powerful chipset on the market".

Technology • 16 Oct 18

The P20 Pro has a 6.1 inch OLED full HD display

Review: Huawei P20 Pro

Our Science & Technology Correspondent Will Goodbody road tests the impressive new Huawei P20 Plus and warns Apple and Samsung to start looking over their shoulder.

Technology • 23 Apr 18

The P20 Pro will use AI to identify objects and scenes and will adjust accordingly

New Huawei smartphone has three main cameras

Huawei has unveiled the world's first triple rear camera system on a smartphone, which will use artificial intelligence (AI) to help users take photos.

Technology • 27 Mar 18

The MateBook X Pro is a 13.9-inch device

MWC 2018: Huawei focuses on laptops and tablets

Huawei has announced a new slimline, touchscreen laptop as the Chinese firm looks to rival the likes of Apple and Samsung.

Technology • 25 Feb 18

Nokia's chief executive Rajeev Suri said he expects market conditions to improve in 2019 and 2020

Nokia tops quarterly profit expectations

Nokia has posted better than expected quarterly profits, boosted by a one-off patent payment from China's Huawei.

Business • 01 Feb 18

Huawei said it would focus on profit after posting near-flat annual profit growth in March

China's Huawei flags slower smartphone growth

China's Huawei has flagged overall and smartphone revenue figures for 2017 that represented its slowest growth in four years, and vowed to extend its global reach with more premium products next year.

Business • 29 Dec 17

SIRO's chief executive Sean Atkinson hails 'milestone' deal with Chinese firm

SIRO agrees €25m broadband deal with Huawei

Open-access broadband provider SIRO has announced a €25m deal with global ICT leader, Huawei.

Business • 19 Oct 17