Huawei is the biggest global maker of network
gear for phone and internet companies and
the No. 2 smartphone brand. The company
denies U.S. accusations that it is a security risk
and might facilitate Chinese spying. Indeed, U.S.
officials have not provided any evidence that
Huawei has knowingly assisted Beijing in its
cyberespionage operations.
The sanctions’ biggest impact may be on Google’s
Android mobile operating system, which Huawei
can no longer use in its smartphones.
Huawei has developed its own operating
system as a replacement.