Founder Ren Zhengfei Say Trump undermines #Huawei’s strength:

 The founder of Huawei Ren Zhengfei on Tuesday Disregards US attempts to block his company’s global aspirations, saying the United States undermines the  strength of the company.

Ren speaking to the Chinese media days after President Donald Trump issued orders aimed at subverting Huawei’s business in the United States, says the latest salvo in a months-long effort to stop the company’s charge to the top of the leader board in next-generation 5G technology.

“The current practice of US politicians underestimates our strength,” Ren said, according to transcripts from state-run media.

“Huawei’s 5G will absolutely not be affected. In terms of 5G technologies, others won’t be able to catch up with Huawei in two or three years,” he stated.

Last week, Trump announced a “national emergency” empowering him to blacklist companies seen as “an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States” — a move analysts said was clearly aimed at Huawei.

At the same time, the US Commerce Department announced an effective ban on American companies selling or transferring US technology to Huawei.

US internets' giant Google, whose Android mobile operating system powers most of the world’s smartphones, said this week it was beginning to cut relations with Huawei in respect of the ban.

The move could have dramatic implications for Huawei smartphone users, as the tele-communication company  will no longer have access to Google’s proprietary services — which include the Gmail and Google Maps apps — a source disclosed to  AFP.

But the Commerce Department on Monday issued a 90-day reprieve on the ban on the transfer of technology by allowing temporary licences.

“The US 90-day temporary licence does not have much impact on us, we are ready,” Ren said.

Huawei has sought to ease customers’ concerns over the Google announcement.

Ren said Huawei and Google are discussing how to respond to the ban, calling the US firm a “highly responsible company”.

A company spokesman in Australia said the US actions “will not impact consumers” with a Huawei tablet or smartphone in the country, or those planning to buy a device in the future.

As for Huawei’s access to key components, Ren said half of chips used in the company’s equipment come from the United States and the other half it makes itself.

“We cannot be isolated from the world,” Ren said.

“We can also make the same chips as the US chips, but it doesn’t mean we won’t buy them,” he said.

He refrain reports that German chip maker Infineon has stopped shipments to Huawei.

But analysts say the ban threatens the company’s very survival as it heavily relies on US components.

“If the ban continues, Huawei will be damaged for sure, particularly in smartphones but also in the data

center and networking markets,” said Patrick Moorhead of Moor Insights & Strategy.

The Huawei confrontation has been building for years, as the company has raced to a huge advantage over rivals in next-generation 5G mobile technology.

US intelligence believes Huawei is backed by the Chinese military and that its equipment could provide Beijing’s intelligence services with a backdoor into the communications networks of rival countries.

For that reason, Washington has pushed its closest allies to reject Huawei technology, a significant challenge given the few alternatives for 5G.

While Australia has also banned Huawei from its 5G plans, the US has struggled to sway some countries, with Britain having reportedly approved a limited role for the Chinese company to help build a 5G network in the country.