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Why have US prosecutors labelled China’s Huawei a criminal enterprise?
Al Jazeera9/20/2026

Explainer Why have US prosecutors labelled China’s Huawei a criminal enterprise? Huawei faces a landmark US trial, accused of theft, fraud and sanctions violations in a high-stakes legal battle. Add Al Jazeera on Google Signs promoting 5G wireless technology from Chinese technology firm Huawei are displayed at the PT Expo in Beijing [File: Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo] By Al Jazeera Staff , AP and Reuters Published On 20 Sep 2026 20 Sep 2026 Chinese technology giant Huawei is facing a landmark criminal trial in the United States amid Washington’s long-running tech rivalry with Beijing.
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