Key facts
- Huawei denies interest in stealing trade secrets.
- The company faces 14 criminal counts in New York.
Huawei Technologies commenced its defense on Wednesday in a high-stakes criminal trial in New York, arguing that its position as a global technology leader negates any motive to steal trade secrets. The Shenzhen-based company has pleaded not guilty to 14 criminal charges, which include racketeering conspiracy, bank fraud, wire fraud, and trade secret theft allegations spanning over two decades.