U.S. Congress Flags China's Huawei, ZTE As Security Threats

In early 2011, Chinese telecom-equipment giant Huawei made an unusual request to the U.S. Congress. In an open letter, it asked lawmakers who had raised questions about Huawei's strategic mission to consider a full investigation into the company's U.S. operations. The letter's author, deputy chairman Ken Hu quoted Abraham Lincoln and President Obama in his lengthy defence of Huawei's business practices, corporate governance and intent in expanding its U.S. investments. He concluded by requesting...