Huawei on Tuesday accused the US government of carrying out cyberattacks on the firm’s networks and of unlawfully detaining and threatening its staff members. The Chinese tech giant did not provide evidence to support its claims, but stated that it “strongly condemn[s] the malign, concerted effort by the US government to discredit Huawei and curb its leadership position in the industry.”
In the context of the ongoing trade war between the US and China, Washington blacklisted Huawei earlier this year, citing concerns that the firm could help the Chinese government spy on US businesses and government agencies.
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