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Huawei to Face Full U.S. Trial in 2026 as Judge Rejects Dismissal of Criminal Charges
U.S. Federal Judge Denies Huawei’s Motion to Dismiss Criminal Case
A U.S. federal judge has rejected Huawei’s request to dismiss major criminal charges, paving the way for a high-profile trial in 2026. The Chinese tech giant faces allegations of trade secret theft, bank fraud, and misleading financial institutions about its operations in Iran.
According to a Reuters report, Judge Ann Donnelly of the Brooklyn court ruled against Huawei’s motion to dismiss a 16-count indictment. The charges include accusations of operating a criminal enterprise, stealing trade secrets from six U.S. competitors, and deceiving banks regarding its business dealings in Iran.
With this decision, Huawei must now prepare for a full trial scheduled for May 4, 2026, which could span several months.
Key Focus: Huawei’s Alleged Iran-Linked Activities
A significant part of the case centers on Huawei’s operations in Iran through a Hong Kong-based company, Skycom. Prosecutors allege that Skycom acted as Huawei’s unofficial Iranian subsidiary, facilitating over $100 million in transactions through the U.S. financial system.
Huawei has denied all charges, calling itself a “target of prosecutors looking for crimes.” Despite the company’s objections, the judge’s ruling ensures the case will proceed to trial.
Broader U.S.-China Tensions at Play
The legal battle traces back to 2018 under the Trump administration, coinciding with the U.S. Justice Department’s “China Initiative”—a program aimed at combating intellectual property theft. The case also led to the high-profile arrest of Meng Wanzhou, Huawei’s CFO and daughter of its founder, who was detained in Canada for nearly three years before charges against her were dropped in 2022.
While the Biden administration ended the China Initiative in 2022 amid criticism of racial profiling, the case against Huawei itself remains unresolved. The upcoming trial marks another chapter in the ongoing legal and geopolitical friction between the U.S. and China.
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