Racketeering conspiracy trial against Chinese tech giant Huawei begins in New York

A racketeering conspiracy trial of Huawei Technologies began in New York on Wednesday with federal prosecutors accusing the Chinese tech company of a litany of crimes, including stealing technology from American companies, abusing the U.S. financial system and helping Iran snoop on its citizens.

Racketeering conspiracy trial against Chinese tech giant Huawei begins in New York

TL;DR

  • Huawei Technologies is facing a racketeering conspiracy trial in New York.
  • Federal prosecutors accuse the company of stealing technology from American companies.
  • The company is also accused of abusing the U.S. financial system.
  • Prosecutors allege Huawei helped Iran spy on its citizens.