It recently emerged that Huawei, despite the ban imposed by the United States in 2019 that limits its access to American technologies, has continued to non-transparently fund scientific and technological research in the country. This revelation raises significant questions about security and technological sovereignty.
How Huawei gets around the bans
The colossus Chinese technology has managed to support research in America through indirect channels. Instead of funding projects directly, Huawei has channeled funds through third-party entities and collaborations that do not require a direct disclosure of the source of the funding. This strategy has allowed Huawei to maintain significant influence in American academic circles without attracting the attention of regulators.
National security implications
This financing tactic raises concerns about national security and on the integrity of scientific and technological research in the United States. The fear is that innovations and discoveries made with Huawei’s support could be used to strengthen China’s technological position to the detriment of American interests. Furthermore, the lack of transparency in funding can undermine trust in the academic institutions involved.
The reaction of the institutions
Several universities and research institutions involved have initiated internal reviews of their funding and collaboration policies to ensure that all sources of support are fully compliant with federal laws. The US government, for its part, is considering further measures to strengthen controls and prevent foreign entities from covertly influencing national research and technological development.
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