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Huawei has a new British problem

By Tom Rogan
Published April 13, 2020 8:09pm ET
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Huawei has a new British problem
FILE - In this July 30, 2019, file photo a woman walks by a Huawei retail store in Beijing. The Trump administration has extended for 90 more days a limited reprieve on U.S. technology sales to the Chinese technology giant Huawei. The U.S. government blacklisted Huawei in May, deeming it a national security risk so U.S. firms aren't allow to sell the company technology without government approval. But numerous loopholes have been exploited, including by U.S. semiconductor suppliers. And the administration says it’s preparing to grand some exemptions. | AP Photo/Andy Wong, File

China fears that once the coronavirus pandemic has passed, Britain will reconsider allowing Huawei to help operate its 5G telecommunications network.

The top line: Huawei’s access is crucial for China’s influence and its ability to conduct espionage. But Beijing’s coronavirus lies have fueled British concerns about entrusting Huawei with critical infrastructure.

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