Huawei founder: "5G is not an atomic bomb" Chinese tech giant, Huawei, has been at the forefront of 5G – the latest generation of mobile technology that's faster, smarter and more powerful than today's current iteration. They’ve secured rollout contracts with nearly 30 countries. But notably missing from the list is the U.S., which considers the company to be a national security threat. Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei spoke with Bianna Golodrgya in his first TV interview with an American journalist.