The company is challenging a US law that bans government agencies from buying Huawei’s equipment and services.
The lawsuit, filed in a US federal court in Texas, argues the restrictions imposed by the US are “unconstitutional.”
Huawei also rejected claims it had any links to the state, saying in a statement the firm was “not owned, controlled, or influenced” by the Chinese government.
Several governments around the world, including Australia and New Zealand, have blocked telecoms companies from using Huawei gear in next-generation 5G mobile networks, citing security concerns.
Speaking at a press conference in Shenzhen, rotating chairman Mr Ping accused the US government of misleading the public about Huawei and questioned their motivation.
“Maybe the US government… believes it would benefit from the suppression of Huawei. But the truth is restricting Huawei’s contribution to American and other nations’ 5G networks will only harm their national interests.”
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