Many view the US action against Huawei Technologies as just another twist in President Donald Trump’s broader trade war. That may be naive.
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The first great power rivalry of the 21st century has begun. It is not a re-run of the Cold War, however. Instead, this rivalry will look unlike any that has come before it.
Huawei Technologies made a pitch to app makers last year: build software for a new Huawei app store outside China, and we’ll help you inside the world’s most populous nation.
The temporary reprieve means Google will be able to provide key Android security updates during the 90-day time frame, but future Huawei phones will still lack Google’s apps.
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The news that Google and US chip makers have frozen the supply of critical software and components to Huawei will have severe consequences for businesses and consumers, including in South Africa. By Duncan McLeod.
In its struggle with China over trade and national security, the US has many legitimate grievances, and a variety of weapons for seeking redress. That doesn’t mean it should use all of them.
Google has restricted Huawei’s access to parts of its Android operating system. Here is a closer look at how the decision could affect Huawei phone users.
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Huawei users have been warned they will be “significantly impacted” by Google restricting the Chinese firm’s access to its Android software.