Huawei Chinese invites U.S. probe

February 25, 2011, Last updated at 04: 45 GMT Huawei is one of the biggest indicators of Huawei network switching equipment, a Chinese telecom equipment maker, said it would welcome a formal investigation by the US authorities after a takeover bid was halted on security concerns.

Huawei made the call in an open letter on its website.

Last week, a U.S. Security Panel rejected the purchase Huawei 3Leaf systems American computer company.

Huawei was founded by former army officer-Chinese Ren Zhengfei, and there are concerns that still has military ties.

«Misperceptions»

The company has played down any ties with the military or the Government of China.

In his letter, Huawei has said that "over the past 10 years, as we invest in the United States, we met a number of misperceptions."

It says that these allegations unfounded and unsubstantiated of close ties with the Chinese military, disputes over intellectual property rights, accusations of financial support from the Chinese Government and threats to national security of the United States.

"We sincerely hope that the Government of the United States of America will make a formal inquiry on any problems that it can have on Huawei," the company said in the letter.

Deal blocked

Huawei, which also has had previous offers U.S. blocked on security issues, purchased in May 2010 3Leaf for $ 2 million (£ 1.2 m).

However, an examination by the Committee of foreign investment in the United States said that the deal should move forward.