"Any independent entity has the right to collaborate with whom it sees fit. Earlier this year, Arsenal and ex-Germany player Mesut Özil called Uighurs "warriors who resist persecution" and criticised both China and those who remain silent in response to the alleged mistreatment. The France and Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann ended his affiliation with Huawei on Thursday, saying there are “strong suspicions” that the Chinese tech giant has contributed to the repression of the mostly Muslim minority Uighurs. An AP investigation found that the Chinese government is taking draconian measures to slash birth rates among Uighurs and other minorities as part of a sweeping campaign to curb its Muslim population, even as it … "We would like to extend an invitation to speak to him personally, to explain the work that is currently being done at the highest level, inside the company, to address the issues of human rights, equality, and discrimination at all levels, and to reassure him, and all our customers and partners, that Huawei takes these concerns very seriously.". Griezmann's stance follows in the steps of German footballer Mesut Özil, who also condemned China's treatment of Uighur minorities in an Instagram statement in December 2019, which got him deleted from Chinese computer games. Rugby star latest to criticise China over Uighurs, Uighurs in 'forced labour for Western brands', Biden lifts US sanctions on major Russian pipeline. Griezmann, 29, has been a brand ambassador for Huawei since 2017 and has featured prominently in the company's advertising in France. Griezmann had been an ambassador for Huawei since 2017, and he also worked with the company while at Atletico Madrid, including presenting an Atletico-branded mobile phone in 2016. Todos los derechos reservados. Barcelona declined to comment on Griezmann's decision. Griezmann's stance follows in the steps of German footballer Mesut Özil, who also condemned China's treatment of Uighur minorities in an Instagram statement in December 2019, which got him deleted from Chinese computer games. VideoTeens try to break into China's livestream market, The scandal of black children sent to 'special' schools, Russia flexes muscles in challenge for Arctic control, BBC Future: A pre-Incan invention revived by Peru, Covid upsets Iceland's Eurovision journey. Barcelona forward Griezmann’s announcement follows media reports that Huawei has tested facial recognition software intended to help China’s surveillance of the group. Unidad Editorial Información Deportiva, S.L.U. The tech company – along with artificial intelligence experts M… Griezmann ends Huawei deal over Uighurs. Griezmann was a global brand ambassador for Huawei and has appeared in advertisements promoting the company's smartphones. Video'This is NYC's rebirth' says food truck owner, The Covid-free havens that saw a spike in cases, Teens try to break into China's livestream market. ANTOINE GRIEZMANN has ended his partnership with long-term sponsor Huawei over their alleged involvement in Uighur persecution. Griezmann was a global brand ambassador for Huawei and has appeared in advertisements promoting the company’s smartphones. Santos ordered to pay 2.9 million euros to Barcelona in Gabigol case. The Barcelona forward had promoted Huawei's smartphones in advertisements but cut ties last week because of “strong suspicions” the company had tested facial recognition software intended to help China’s surveillance of the mostly Muslim minority … © Unidad Editorial Información Deportiva, S.L.U. Antoine Griezmann took to social media on Thursday to announce his decision to end his partnership with the Chinese technology company Huawei due to their alleged collaboration in the oppression against the Uyghur minority in the country. Griezmann was a global brand ambassador for Huawei and has appeared in advertisements promoting the company's smartphones. Barcelona’s Antoine Griezmann. IPVM said it had obtained documents that allegedly showed Huawei tested software by Chinese firm Megvii in its video cloud system in 2018. Barcelona forward Griezmann’s announcement follows media reports that Huawei has tested facial recognition software intended to help China’s surveillance of the group. Griezmann ends Huawei deal over Uighurs. Barcelona player Griezmann ends partnership with Huawei, cites involvement in Uighurs treatment Griezmann was a global brand ambassador for Huawei … EFE. The Chinese government deny those accusations and are adamant that they only focus on combating Islamist terrorism. Assalamu A'leykum @antogriezmann you are a good person, I ask God to enter heaven I wish you family happiness, may you live long! In a report on Tuesday, US-based surveillance research firm IPVM said Huawei had been involved in testing facial recognition software in China that the authorities could use to detect Uighurs. The World-Cup winning footballer took to Instagram to announce he was "immediately ending" his partnership with the company. French football star Antoine Griezmann says he is ending his sponsorship deal with Huawei after claims that the Chinese telecoms firm was involved in the surveillance of Muslim Uighurs. Griezmann, a 2018 World Cup winner with France, wrote this in a statement on Instagram Thursday. Özil was also removed from a Chinese version of the Pro Evolution Soccer video game. Griezmann ends partnership with Huawei, cites Uighurs. The France and Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann ended his affiliation with Huawei on Thursday, saying there are “strong suspicions” that the Chinese tech giant has contributed to the repression of the mostly Muslim minority Uighurs. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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Frenchman Griezmann said on Instagram that following "strong suspicions that Huawei has contributed to the development of a 'Uighurs alert' through the use of facial recognition software, I … Griezmann, 29, has been a brand ambassador for Huawei since 2017 and has featured prominently in the company's advertising in France. I am announcing the immediate termination of my partnership with the company,” Griezmann said in an Instagram post. AAP. The US also waives sanctions on a Putin ally who leads the firm behind the Nord Stream 2 project. "Following strong suspicions that the Huawei company has contributed to the development of a ‘Uighur alert’ thanks to facial recognition software, I am announcing the immediate termination of my partnership with the company," Griezmann said in an Instagram … Antoine Griezmann ended his affiliation with Huawei on Thursday, saying the Chinese tech giant has contributed to the repression of the Uighurs. Meanwhile, in addition to being one of the world's leading manufacturers of mobile phones and accessories, Huawei is a major developer of telecommunications equipment, especially the material needed for new 5G mobile networks, and also facial recognition systems based on street cameras. Antoine Griezmann has cut ties with Huawei amid reports the telecommunications company is developing technology designed to repress China's mostly Muslim ... View this post on Instagram . Antoine Griezmann has ended his long-term sponsorship deal with Huawei over alleged identification software that can report the location of Uighur Muslims. Footballer cited reports that the Chinese telecoms giant was involved in the surveillance of Uighur Muslims. Biden chides graduates to clap: 'You're really dull' Video, Biden chides graduates to clap: 'You're really dull', 'This is NYC's rebirth' says food truck owner. Frenchman Griezmann said on Instagram: "Following strong suspicions that Huawei has contributed to the development of a 'Uighurs alert' through the use of facial … Video, Teens try to break into China's livestream market, Covid upsets Iceland's Eurovision journey. Huawei said it wanted to talk to him to explain the company’s work to ‘address the issues of human rights, equality, and discrimination at all levels’. China responded furiously, with state TV pulling an Arsenal fixture from TV schedules. World Cup winner says the Chinese telecommunications company … Griezmann had been an ambassador for Huawei since 2017, and he also worked with the company while at former club Atletico Madrid, including presenting an Atletico-branded mobile phone in 2016. Read about our approach to external linking. Griezmann AFP. Antoine Griezmann who has appeared on a couple of Huawei’s advertisements mostly promoting the company’s mobile phones and other gadgets, took to his Instagram page to share his termination letter with his 31.5m followers. Griezmann had been an ambassador for Huawei since 2017, and he also worked with the company while at former club Atletico Madrid, including presenting an Atletico-branded mobile phone in … Huawei invites Griezmann to talk after he cut ties. Read about our approach to external linking. Antoine Griezmann ended his affiliation with Huawei on Thursday, saying the Chinese tech giant has contributed to the repression of the Uighurs. A Huawei spokesperson said the Chinese company was saddened by Griezmann’s decision. Megvii is best known for its facial recognition algorithms. #HuaweiP40Pro #VisionaryPhotography @huaweimobilefr” World Cup-winning footballer Antoine Griezmann said Thursday he was ending his sponsorship contract with Huawei over reports the Chinese telecoms giant was involved in the surveillance of Uighur Muslims. Griezmann himself was the subject of controversy in 2017 after he posted a picture of himself in blackface. "Following strong suspicions that the Huawei company has contributed to the development of a ‘Uighur alert’ thanks to facial recognition software, I am announcing the immediate termination of my partnership with the company," Griezmann said in an Instagram post. Barcelona's Griezmann cuts Huawei links over Uighurs surveillance claims Skip to main content © 2021 BBC. Antoine Griezmann in France national team training kits. A recent report alleged Huawei had tested facial recognition software that could help police detect Uighurs. AP. Frenchman Griezmann said on Instagram that following “strong suspicions that Huawei has contributed to the development of a ‘Uighurs alert’ through the use of facial recognition software, I am immediately ending my partnership with the company.” Barcelona’s World Cup-winning footballer Antoine Griezmann said Thursday he was ending his sponsorship contract with Huawei over reports the Chinese telecoms giant was involved in the surveillance of Uighur Muslims.

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