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Huawei defends against US criminal charges, citing innovation

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Huawei has begun its defense in a US criminal trial, asserting that its global success is a product of its extensive research and development efforts. The Chinese tech company faces 14 criminal charges in New York's Eastern District Court, including conspiracy, bank fraud, wire fraud, and trade secret theft, with allegations spanning over two decades. Huawei maintains its innocence, arguing that as an innovative global leader, it has no motive to steal trade secrets. AI

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Huawei defends against US criminal charges, citing innovation

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Magnier ·

    Huawei opens defence in US criminal trial, touting its record of innovation

    Huawei Technologies started presenting its case on Wednesday, arguing that as a cutting-edge global tech leader it had no interest in stealing trade secrets, in a high-stakes criminal trial involving dozens of witnesses, legions of lawyers and untold millions of US dollars in leg…

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