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White House: Huawei technology is a threat to America's security

News and issues making the headlines each day.

President Trump has signed an executive order declaring a national emergency to ban US firms from using telecoms equipment made by foreign companies deemed to be a security risk.

The main target is widely believed to be the Chinese giant, Huawei.

Also on the programme: new funding to boost the treatment of snake bites announced; and the historic relationship between Indian cinema and politics

(Photo:Huawei logo seen at its showroom in Shenzhen, China. Credit: Reuters)

53 minutes

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  • Thu 16 May 2019 09:06GMT

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