RismadarVoice Reporters
September 8, 2026
China’s technology giant Huawei Technologies is set to face trial in the United States over allegations that it misled financial institutions about its business operations in Iran and violated US sanctions, marking one of Washington’s longest-running legal battles against a Chinese company.
Jury selection is expected to begin at a federal court in Brooklyn, New York, in a case that stems from charges first filed by US prosecutors eight years ago. Huawei has pleaded not guilty to the allegations and has denied any wrongdoing.
The company faces accusations of bank fraud, money laundering, racketeering, wire fraud, obstruction of justice and violations of US sanctions against Iran. Prosecutors also accuse Huawei of conspiring to steal trade secrets from several American technology companies.
The case centres partly on Huawei’s alleged relationship with Skycom, a company that operated in Iran. US prosecutors claim Huawei used Skycom to conduct business activities involving restricted US goods, technology and financial transactions.
The indictment also alleges that Huawei misrepresented its ownership and control of Skycom to financial institutions, including HSBC, allowing transactions linked to Iran to pass through the international banking system.
The legal battle began in 2018 following the arrest of Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou in Canada, an incident that triggered diplomatic tensions between the United States, China and Canada.
The trial is expected to last about three months and comes amid wider tensions between Washington and Beijing over technology, artificial intelligence, telecommunications and national security.
US authorities placed Huawei on a trade blacklist in 2019, citing concerns over alleged criminal conduct and national security risks. The company has rejected those claims, describing the case as part of efforts to limit China’s technological development.
Chinese officials have also criticised the prosecution, saying it represents an attempt to undermine the growth of Chinese technology companies.
If convicted, prosecutors may seek the forfeiture of assets or proceeds linked to the alleged illegal activities. The case covers accusations of wrongdoing between 1999 and 2020.
