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Huawei goes on trial in US for racketeering after nearly decade of litigation
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Key Points:
- Shenzhen-based Huawei has pleaded not guilty to 14 charges, including bank fraud, wire fraud, trade secret theft, and racketeering, with alleged criminal activities dating back to 1999.
- Jury selection began under US District Judge Ann M. Donnelly in the Eastern District of New York, who emphasized the need for fairness and impartiality among jurors.
- Judge Donnelly clarified that neither China nor the Communist Party is on trial, and that the US-Iran conflict should not affect the jury's judgment.
- Federal prosecutors allege that Huawei engaged in a decades-long racketeering scheme aimed at expanding its global business.
