Huawei
Explained: Why governments are scared shitless of Huawei The Chinese telecom giant is at the centre of yet another controversy, which has cost a UK minister his job. What is it about the company that continues to cause security concerns to countries around the world? Written by Debashish P avers troversy involving the Chinese electronics and telecommunications equipment company Huawei claimed the job of a British cabinet minister this month, the latest of many incidents that reflect the suspicion with which the company is viewed around the world. Huawei, based in Shenzhen, was founded in 1987 by Ren Zhengfei, an engineer who had served in the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). What happened in the UK? Prime Minister Theresa May sacked Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson over information leaked to the press about a top secret government meeting relating to Huawei. Williamson has denied leaking the information. The leaked information was published late last month in The Telegraph