Boris Johnson may block Huawei's role in building 5G networks

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President Trump had pressed Mr Johnson on the issue on Tuesday, during a meeting in Downing Street

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hinted that the UK may restrict Huawei's involvement in building 5G infrastructure in the country. Johnson said that main criteria in the government's final deci...

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