‘Huawei will produce 60 percent fewer smartphones in 2021’ – Tablets and phones – News

Electronics manufacturer Huawei would have informed suppliers of smartphone parts that the company will produce 70 to 80 million smartphones this year. That is 60% less than in 2020 when Huawei sold 189 million mobile devices.

Reason for this relapse is according to the Japanese business newspaper Nikkei Asia the trade ban enacted by former US President Donald Trump. Trump accused the Chinese electronics manufacturer to cooperate with the Chinese government and transfer personal data to China’s state security. However, Huawei management and Chinese government spokespersons always have this formally denies.

It was hoped from China that the new US president Joe Biden would lift the trade ban, but that does not seem to be happening. For example, Gina Raimondo, one of the candidates for the post of deputy for the US Commission of Economic Affairs, stated that she sees no reason to change the blacklist of companies for the time being.

Due to the trade ban, Huawei cannot purchase parts that are necessary for the production of smartphones that support 5G. For smartphones that support 4G, Huawei can still purchase and import parts. Due to the trade ban, Huawei is no longer the largest smartphone company in the world since 2020, and the company must now leave that honor to the South Korean Samsung.

To avoid further economic damage the Chinese company is looking at alternative industries for which they can deploy and develop technologies. For example, Huawei would examine whether they can use artificial intelligence in Chinese pig farms to increase production and efficiency.

According to a company spokesperson, this industry is yet another example of how ICT technology can support traditional industries. Last month, it was also announced that Huawei will commit to digitally support Chinese mining. According to CEO Ren Zhengfei, Huawei’s efforts and technology should reduce the workforce, increase productivity and increase safety. ”

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