Media Statement : U.S. Authorities Unveiled Criminal Charges against Huawei

Background

On January 28, the Wall Street Journal and other International Media Outlets reported that U.S. Authorities unveiled a sweeping set of criminal charges against Huawei, accusing it of violating U.S. sanctions against Iran and of stealing trade secrets from a U.S. business partner, thereby portraying the company as a serial violator of American laws and global business practices. (Attached Full Article Issued by WSJ )

Media Statement

Huawei is disappointed to learn of the charges brought against the company today. After Ms. Meng’s arrest, the Company sought an opportunity to discuss the Eastern District of New York investigation with the Justice Department, but the request was rejected without explanation. The allegations in the Western District of Washington trade secret indictment were already the subject of a civil suit that was settled by the parties after a Seattle jury found neither damages nor willful and malicious conduct on the trade secret claim

The Company denies that it or its subsidiary or affiliate have committed any of the asserted violations of U.S. law set forth in each of the indictments, is not aware of any wrongdoing by Ms. Meng, and believes the U.S. courts will ultimately reach the same conclusion