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UK government U-turn bans Huawei 5G technology

Huawei premises in Reading, England

Huawei premises in Reading, England Source: AAP

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The Chinese firm says it’s disappointed by the decision but the move has been welcomed by the US, which had threatened to break an intelligence-sharing agreement with Britain over the issue.

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