ZTE has signed an agreement in principle allowing the US government to claim up to $1.7 billion in penalties from the Chinese firm. In return the US Commerce Department would lift its sanctions that prevent ZTE buying from US suppliers.
An anti-virus company has discovered malware comes pre-installed on Android phones, including on ZTE phones -- a Chinese phone entity tied to China's gov't.
WASHINGTON — As critics hit President Trump for seeking to help a Chinese phone company accused of involvement in cyber espionage against Americans, Trump said Monday the matter also involves U.S. jobs and exports.