The department said Holder plans to engage with newsmedia organizations, including print media, wire services, radio, television, online media and news and trade associations.
Xinhua news agency and other party-state media have called a US Department of Defence report on China's military modernisation and alleged state-sponsored military cyber-spying "groundless speculation" that could trigger an arms race in Asia.
According to media reports, the news of the deal raised concerns within the Department of Defense, and Huawei was subsequently asked to file for CFIUS approval.