Media members also asked Hu if they could work without components from the U.S. He answered that Huawei has to be open. They means they will choose the best products and the best technologies. His statement implies that the company will buy from any country. He also added, though, that Huawei will keep buying chips from the United States this year.
Google also described Huawei as a security threat. Lawmakers from the United States asked Google to reconsider working with Huawei earlier this year.
What are the Threats?
The U.S. and U.K. governments both identify ZTE and Huawei as possible threats. Google and other telecom companies confirm the opinion. They say that both of these companies use their telephones and modems for spying purposes. Though Huawei might be under the direct control of the Chinese government, many speculate that the company is still loyal and under contract to it. Others fear that the company could use their technology for corporate espionage purposes.
