Huawei to continue R&D investments in Canadian networks

Huawei is committed to increasing research and development investment and collaboration with partners in Canada despite the potential ban on the company's 5G gear, according to Huawei Chairman Liang Hua.

Liang said that Huawei will add 200 high-paying research jobs, expand investments in the sector by 15 percent, and change investment practices to ensure that all intellectual property generated in collaboration with Canadian institutions remains in that country.

"We will not change our approach on R&D investments, and we will continue to step up our investment in Canada," said Liang. "We would like to work further with our telecom partners in Canada."