China has demanded a clear explanation from the United States following reports that it infiltrated the servers of the Chinese telecoms giant, Huawei.

The company said it would condemn the invasion of its networks if the reports in the New York Times were true.

The newspaper quoted documents, allegedly from the US National Security Agency (NSA), released by the former contractor, Edward Snowden.

They said the NSA had spied on Huawei and had information on its customers.

The NSA has made no mention of the reports but said it focused only on what it called valid foreign intelligence targets.

It said it did not use intelligence to steal the secrets of foreign companies to help US businesses.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman, Hong Lei, said China was extremely concerned about the allegations.

“China has already lodged many complaints with the United States about reports of its espionage activities,” he said demanding that Washington cease its activities and explain itself.

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