Huawei says it is 'open and transparent' amid US pressure

Huawei says company is rey to be "open and transparent" as it seeks to induce US government into believing that national security concerns about its techlogy are having basis in fact. Scanlan spoke in middle of US sanctions that threaten to disrupt Huawei's smartphone and network equipment businesses. He also said that Huawei strongly wants to "demystify" itself to skeptical US authorities. Huawei will invite American officials to review products mselves and dress issues. 

"Huawei is an open and transparent company," Paul Scanlan, chief techlogy officer of Huawei's carrier network business unit, said.

'Open and transparent'

Scanlan said Huawei has done same for United Kingdom, where new software is inspected at a facility and reports are prepared for government and telecommunications operators.

"If this is what is required, give us examples of what you think would be rule book, and we'll play by rule book," Scanlan said of US.  "But today challenge is, what's rule book?" Justice and Commerce departments did t immediately return emails seeking comment on Scanlan's remarks.

Huawei could set up a local manufacturing unit for 5G equipment in India

Of late, Huawei is facing a ban from US on grounds of national security concerns. Despite all this, Huawei still remains second largest smartphone brand around world. United States is also persuing its allies to block world's largest provider of networking gear from ir new mobile networks. Meanwhile, India is yet to take a call on allowing Huawei to install its telecom equipment for 5G services due to alleged security concerns

Trump ministration has accused Huawei of being a security risk, imposing curbs in May on company's access to US techlogy and components, including Google's music, maps and or smartphone services.  Washington has delayed enforcement and suggested it might allow sales of some US techlogy. Huawei has denied accusations that it facilitates Chinese spying or installs "backdoors" in its equipment for eavesdropping. Scanlan called those concerns "scaremongering." 

interview took place two days after Huawei reported a double-digit gain in sales. This week, Huawei said that its revenue for first nine months of year increased by almost a quarter without being affected by a US campaign to isolate company globally. Scanlan suggested that scrutiny of company over last year may have h an unintended benefit of giving Huawei extra name recognition.

(With ncy inputs)