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Yes, exactly. For those in a hurry, here's an excerpt from the executive summary. ``` Despite hours of interviews, extensive and repeated document requests, a

Yes, exactly. For those in a hurry, here's an excerpt from the executive summary. ``` Despite hours of interviews, extensive and repeated document requests, a review of open-source information, and an open hearing with witnesses from both companies, the Committee remains unsatisfied with the level of cooperation and candor provided by each company. Neither company was willing to provide sufficient evidence to ameliorate the Committee’s concerns. Neither company was forthcoming with detailed information about its formal relationships or regulatory interaction with Chinese authorities. Neither company provided specific details about the precise role of each company’s Chinese Communist Party Committee. Furthermore, neither company provided detailed information about its operations in the United States. Huawei, in particular, failed to provide thorough information about its corporate structure, history, ownership, operations, financial arrangements, or management. Most importantly, neither company provided sufficient internal documentation or other evidence to support the limited answers they did provide to Committee investigators. During the investigation, the Committee received information from industry experts and current and former Huawei employees suggesting that Huawei, in particular, may be violating United States laws. These allegations describe a company that has not followed United States legal obligations or international standards of business behavior. The Committee will be referring these allegations to Executive Branch agencies for further review, including possible investigation. ```

k_paleologos 4y ago
"During the investigation, the Committee received information from industry experts and current and former Huawei employees suggesting that Huawei, in particular, may be violating United States laws. " This is a claim which can only be proven in a court of law.
- HeyLaughingBoy 4y ago
  So? No one's bringing them up on criminal charges. If I think you're shady and you refuse to provide evidence otherwise, then I don't have to do business with you. And if I'm in charge of regulating business in the country, then I can prevent you from doing business here because of that perceived shadyness. It's that simple.
- skeeter2020 4y ago
  There's a decided lack of understanding in this thread about the US constitution and the role of Congress, and what this story is about. US Telecoms is a federally regulated industry. Congress does have the powers to compel testimony from individuals or companies related to this situation. If they're not satisified with the responses they can prevent them from selling into the regulated market. They don't need to engage the judiciary branch to do so. We can argue IF this is "right" and IF these companies have been unfairly targeted, but please stop the misinformation about not having to answer to congress and requiring a court of law.
  - tiahura 4y ago
    Ehh. Sort of. Congress can investigate anything they want - the thinking is that this power is necessary to effectively legislate and conduct oversight. The ban came from the executive branch. Nobody has a right to bring anything they want into the country. Wether you’re a citizen returning from vacation in Tahiti, or ZTE, you need permission. This ban is removing everyone’s permission to bring this stuff into the country.
- galdosdi 4y ago
  Why would a court of law have to be involved? This is a Congressional investigation. Nobody is being charged with a crime. As usual for you, you make a wild and vague claim because you have no understanding of US law and customs. In fact I doubt you have ever been to the US.

k_paleologos 4y ago

"During the investigation, the Committee received information from industry experts and current and former Huawei employees suggesting that Huawei, in particular, may be violating United States laws. " This is a claim which can only be proven in a court of law.

HeyLaughingBoy 4y ago
So? No one's bringing them up on criminal charges. If I think you're shady and you refuse to provide evidence otherwise, then I don't have to do business with you. And if I'm in charge of regulating business in the country, then I can prevent you from doing business here because of that perceived shadyness. It's that simple.
skeeter2020 4y ago
There's a decided lack of understanding in this thread about the US constitution and the role of Congress, and what this story is about. US Telecoms is a federally regulated industry. Congress does have the powers to compel testimony from individuals or companies related to this situation. If they're not satisified with the responses they can prevent them from selling into the regulated market. They don't need to engage the judiciary branch to do so. We can argue IF this is "right" and IF these companies have been unfairly targeted, but please stop the misinformation about not having to answer to congress and requiring a court of law.
- tiahura 4y ago
  Ehh. Sort of. Congress can investigate anything they want - the thinking is that this power is necessary to effectively legislate and conduct oversight. The ban came from the executive branch. Nobody has a right to bring anything they want into the country. Wether you’re a citizen returning from vacation in Tahiti, or ZTE, you need permission. This ban is removing everyone’s permission to bring this stuff into the country.
galdosdi 4y ago
Why would a court of law have to be involved? This is a Congressional investigation. Nobody is being charged with a crime. As usual for you, you make a wild and vague claim because you have no understanding of US law and customs. In fact I doubt you have ever been to the US.