Trouble for Huawei after executive is arrested in Canada | Learn English phrase ‘dry up’ - a podcast by Jeff B. | PlainEnglish.com

Huawei is one the world’s largest manufacturers of cell phones and the equipment that powers cell phone service around the world. However, some people suspect the company of using its equipment to spy on customers for the Chinese government. Now, it’s in even more trouble after its chief financial officer was arrested. The charge? Prosecutors say she tricked a bank into transferring payments from Iran, which was against international sanctions. Plus, learn the English phrase “dry up.”

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