Chinese tech giant Huawei has replaced more than 13,000 components with homegrown versions in the past three years and redeveloped over 4,000 circuit boards for its products, according to a recent speech by the company’s founder. This is in response to the US’ ban on American companies doing business with the firm, and new sanctions imposed by the Biden administration that have effectively barred the sale of new Huawei equipment in the US.
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei said the company has a supply of domestically produced components, but there are still difficulties with manufacturing advanced microchips in China. He added that Huawei spent $23.8 billion on research and development last year, and will invest more in the coming years as profits rise.
Ren also said that Huawei is still on the road towards progress despite being in a difficult period. This is in spite of the company being targeted by Washington in recent years over cybersecurity and espionage concerns.
The United States’ actions have forced Huawei to find new ways to obtain semiconductors and other parts, and the company has responded by replacing thousands of components with homegrown versions. This has enabled the tech giant to continue manufacturing its advanced equipment, including telecom gear and smartphones.
Huawei has been able to do this by investing heavily in research and development, as well as by finding alternative sources of components within China. However, the company still has difficulties with manufacturing advanced microchips, and must rely on other methods to make up ground.
Key Points:
• Huawei has replaced more than 13,000 components with homegrown versions in the past three years.
• The company has also redeveloped more than 4,000 circuit boards for its products.
• US sanctions have effectively barred the sale of new Huawei equipment in the US.
• Huawei has invested heavily in research and development, and is still on the road towards progress.
• The company still has difficulties with manufacturing advanced microchips, and must rely on other methods to make up ground.
