Huawei, the Chinese communications equipment maker, is in talks with US defence and intelligence agencies as part of a campaign to assuage persistent fears among US officials about the company's alleged ties to the People's Liberation Army.

It is making the lobbying push in preparation for a potential bid for a unit of Motorola, the US mobile phone manufacturer, and other possible US acquisitions in the future.

The company is considering negotiating a "mitigation agreement" with the US government to show its willingness to co-operate with the US. Such agreements, which are usually classified, include strict security procedures and in some cases the creation of an advisory panel consisting of US citizens to oversee sensitive operations in the country. When Huawei was asked about its willingness to enter a mitigation agreement, it said it was "open to exploring options to address concerns" of the US government.