https://apnews.com/69da85b5d71b4019ad7fd29bab3909f9

LONDON (AP) — British officials downplayed reports that Prime Minister Theresa May will allow China's Huawei to supply parts of the U.K.'s new internet network, a decision that goes against U.S. pleas to ban the firm as it could help Beijing's spying efforts.

British media reported Wednesday that the government will let Huawei work on "non-core" parts of the 5G network, such as antennas, as the country adopts the next generation technology that will provide faster service and connect a broader array of devices to the internet.