Huawei Sets Sights on AI Despite US Sanctions, Vows 'Intelligent Transformation' of Industries

Huawei heir-apparent Meng Wanzhou said the company will embrace an "all intelligence" strategy over the next decade to become a key AI infrastructure provider in China.
The strategy aims to contribute to China's technological progress by accelerating the "intelligent transformation" of industries.
It comes despite ongoing US sanctions that have hurt Huawei's smartphone business.
Meng's high-profile speech signals Huawei's determination to expand its presence in China.
The event comes ahead of a major Huawei product launch on the anniversary of Meng's return to China after her extradition battle in Canada.

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