China update: Security work continues amid signing of phase-one trade deal

Lawmakers and the Trump administration alike are continuing to take steps aimed at addressing cybersecurity challenges linked to Chinese tech giant Huawei, as President Trump and China's Vice Premier Lieu He prepare to sign a “phase-one” trade deal today that largely leaves cybersecurity issues for future negotiations.

Trump has said phase-two negotiations would begin immediately, while senior U.S. officials have touted intellectual property and forced technology transfer provisions in the initial agreement, and have downplayed concerns about a new...