U.S. Imposes New Curbs on Huawei

The video discusses the US government's export controls on Huawei, including new restrictions that add 38 Huawei affiliates to an economic blacklist. These measures aim to limit Huawei's global 5G technology adoption. The US government, including President Trump and Secretary Pompeo, express concerns over Huawei's potential for espionage. Meanwhile, Tencent hires a lobbyist in Washington to counteract US executive orders against WeChat and TikTok, seeking to influence lawmakers during a 45-day compliance period.

What was the main purpose of the new export control measures announced by the Trump administration?

• To increase the production of 5G technology

• To restrict Huawei's access to chips made with American equipment

• To promote American chip manufacturers

• To blacklist all Chinese tech companies

How are the new restrictions expected to affect Huawei's business?

• They will boost Huawei's smartphone sales

• They will hinder Huawei's 5G base stations and smartphone businesses

• They will allow Huawei to expand into new markets

• They will have no impact on Huawei's operations

By when are Huawei's stockpiles of self-designed chips expected to run out?

• Late 2021

• Early 2021

• Mid 2022

• End of 2020

What was the US government's reason for not wanting Huawei gear in the United States?

• They want to promote local tech companies

• They suspect Huawei gear is used for espionage

• They claim Huawei gear is unreliable

• They believe Huawei products are too expensive

What action did Tencent take in response to US executive orders on WeChat and TikTok?

• They filed a lawsuit against the US government

• They decided to shut down operations in the US

• They hired their first lobbyist in Washington

• They launched a new social media platform