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Huawei's 2025 Revenue Grows 2.2% Amid Declining Smartphone Sales

3/31/2026

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Story summary

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. reported 2025 revenue growth of 2.2% to 880.9 billion yuan, down from 22% previous year.
Smartphone shipments declined 2% amid competition from Apple’s iPhone 17, with Huawei remaining top vendor in China.
ICT infrastructure revenue grew 2.6%.
External cloud computing revenue fell 3.5%.
Huawei advances AI chip technology to compete with Nvidia, reporting an 8.7% rise in net profit driven by smart car solutions.

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Historical Context

In 2018, the U.S. imposed tariffs on Chinese goods, escalating trade tensions linked to China's "Made in China 2025" initiative aimed at technological self-sufficiency. Despite U.S. sanctions, Huawei reported a revenue of 880.9 billion yuan in 2025, maintaining its position as China's top smartphone vendor. This rivalry underscores the shifting dynamics in global technology, emphasizing the importance of innovation in AI and ICT infrastructure.

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Story summary

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. reported 2025 revenue growth of 2.2% to 880.9 billion yuan, down from 22% previous year.
Smartphone shipments declined 2% amid competition from Apple’s iPhone 17, with Huawei remaining top vendor in China.
ICT infrastructure revenue grew 2.6%.
External cloud computing revenue fell 3.5%.
Huawei advances AI chip technology to compete with Nvidia, reporting an 8.7% rise in net profit driven by smart car solutions.

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