The Graphic Truth: Mapping The New Tech Cold War

The US isn't the only country looking to shut out Huawei from building its critical 21st century tech infrastructure. Governments across Europe are weighing similar steps, in some cases at the direct request of Washington. Here's a look where bans of the Chinese telecoms giant are under consideration or have been implemented.

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