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Huawei Goes on Trial in New York for Sanctions Violations

9/9/2026

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Huawei Technologies faces a criminal racketeering trial in New York.
Huawei pleaded not guilty to all 14 counts, including bank fraud and trade-secret theft.
Prosecutors allege Huawei used Hong Kong shell Skycom to sell equipment to Iran, violating sanctions.
Prosecutors also claim Huawei conducted business in North Korea despite U.S. sanctions.
Chinese officials describe the prosecution as economic bullying and misuse of national-security claims.

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Huawei Technologies faces a criminal racketeering trial in New York.
Huawei pleaded not guilty to all 14 counts, including bank fraud and trade-secret theft.
Prosecutors allege Huawei used Hong Kong shell Skycom to sell equipment to Iran, violating sanctions.
Prosecutors also claim Huawei conducted business in North Korea despite U.S. sanctions.
Chinese officials describe the prosecution as economic bullying and misuse of national-security claims.