Newsfeeds around the world may be occupied by COVID-19 stories, but the difficult situation between Huawei and the US government hasn’t miraculously resolved in the meantime. The trade ban affects both parties, with many US tech companies reporting a drop in expected revenues and Huawei shifting focus toward local alternatives. The big transition to 5G is emphasizing the issue, as 5G mobile modems are manufactured mainly by four companies worldwide – Qualcomm, Samsung, MediaTek, and Huawei.
