Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1987 in Shenzhen, Huawei is a global provider of information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices, operating in more than 170 countries with about 208,000 employees. The company focuses on telecommunications networks, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, consumer devices, and digital power, supported by heavy investment in research and development, including CNY 179.7 billion in R&D spending in 2024, or 20.8 percent of revenue. Huawei holds over 150,000 patents and works with a large ecosystem of partners and developers across 5G, AI, cloud, and operating systems such as HarmonyOS. While Huawei does not position itself as a chip manufacturer alone, it plays a central role across the global ICT value chain, emphasizing quality, security, and long-term technological self-reliance.