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US trial against China's Huawei opens with prosecutor calling the company a criminal enterprise
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- The trial against Huawei began in Brooklyn federal court, with U.S. prosecutors accusing the company of operating as a criminal enterprise that stole technology from American firms to dominate the global telecommunications industry.
- The U.S. Department of Justice alleges Huawei engaged in theft, lies, and cover-ups over 20 years, including attempts to steal American tech and violating U.S. sanctions by misrepresenting business activities in Iran.
- Huawei's defense argues the company’s success stems from legitimate competition and innovation, dismissing the government's claims as cherry-picking isolated incidents and ordinary business conduct rather than criminal acts.
- The case also involves allegations of bank fraud and sanctions violations related to Huawei's operations in Iran, with evidence including admissions from Huawei's CFO Meng Wanzhou, who was detained in 2018 but later released under a deferred prosecution agreement.
- China opposes the U.S. actions against Huawei, with a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson condemning the suppression of Chinese enterprises and supporting Huawei's defense of its rights and interests.
