Oslo (AFP)
Therese Johaug and Huawei broke their partnership Thursday a few days after the Norwegian founder was criticized for her links with the Chinese telecoms giant accused of being involved in the surveillance of the Uyghur Muslim minority in China.
"Huawei is sad to announce that we have decided to release Therese Johaug with immediate effect from the partnership agreement to allow her to focus all of her energy where it needs to be, which is to stay there. best cross-country skier in the world, "said the Chinese group, quoted by the Norwegian radio and television NRK.
“We have always enjoyed cooperating with Therese and hope that we can cooperate in the future,” he added.
In a text message sent to AFP, the manager of the Norwegian champion, Jorn Ernst, confirmed the termination of the partnership, without further comment.
Triple winner of the big globe, Johaug was criticized in Norway last week for her refusal to end her ties with Huawei as French footballer Antoine Griezmann had just done.
The Blues striker announced his decision last Thursday on Instagram, citing "strong suspicions" about the participation of Huawei, with facial recognition software, in the monitoring of the Uyghur Muslim minority by the Chinese authorities, which the Chinese authorities deny. 'company.
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