Huawei facts for kids
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Headquarters in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Native name
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华为技术有限公司
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Huáwèi jìshù yǒuxiàn gōngsī |
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| Founded | 15 September 1987 |
| Founder | Ren Zhengfei |
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Worldwide |
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Ren Zhengfei (CEO) Liang Hua (chairman) Meng Wanzhou (deputy chairwoman & CFO) He Tingbo (Director) |
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| Brands | Huawei |
| Revenue |  CN¥642.3 billion (US$87.8 billion) (2022) |
| CN¥35.6 billion (US$5.2 billion) (2022) |
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| Total assets | CN¥876.854 billion (US$140 billion) (2022) |
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207,000 (2023) |
| Parent | Huawei Investment & Holding |
| Subsidiaries | Caliopa Chinasoft International FutureWei Technologies HexaTier HiSilicon iSoftStone |
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"Huawei" in Simplified (top) and Traditional (bottom) Chinese characters
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| Literal meaning | "Splendid Achievement" or "Chinese Achievement" | ||||||||||||||||
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Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. is a big technology company from China. It is based in Shenzhen, Guangdong. Huawei makes and sells many things. These include telecommunications equipment, consumer electronics, and smart devices. They also make products for rooftop solar power.
The company started in 1987. It was founded by Ren Zhengfei. He used to be an officer in the People's Liberation Army. At first, Huawei made phone switches. Over time, it grew a lot. Now, it works in more than 170 countries. Huawei builds telecom networks. It also offers services and makes communication devices.
In 2012, Huawei became the world's largest maker of telecom equipment. It passed Ericsson. Later, it became the biggest smartphone maker. This happened in 2018 (passing Apple) and 2020 (passing Samsung). Huawei has had some disagreements with other companies. For example, it settled a case with Cisco.
Some countries have concerns about Huawei's connections to the Chinese government. They worry that Huawei's equipment might be used for spying. Huawei says there is no proof of this. However, some experts point to Chinese laws. These laws might require companies like Huawei to help state intelligence. Because of these concerns, some countries have limited or banned Huawei products. This includes the US, India, Japan, and some European Union states.
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Understanding the Name "Huawei"
The name Huawei comes from a Chinese slogan. The founder, Ren Zhengfei, saw it on a wall. The slogan was Zhonghua youwei. This means "China has promise."
What "Huawei" Means
The word Zhonghua or Hua means China. The word youwei means "promising" or "to show promise." So, Huawei can also mean "splendid achievement." Another way to say it is "China is able."
How to Say "Huawei"
In Chinese pinyin, the name is Huáwéi. It is said in Mandarin Chinese. In Cantonese, it is Waa4-wai4. People outside China say it differently. For example, some say "Hoe-ah-wei." Huawei wanted people to say it closer to "Wah-Way." They even launched a campaign called "Wow Way."
Huawei's Cool Products and Services
Huawei makes many different types of technology. These products help people connect and use smart devices every day.
Smart Devices for Everyone
Huawei's Devices division makes many products. These include USB modems and wireless routers. They also make set-top boxes and mobile handsets. Huawei sells devices under its own name too. Examples are IDEOS smartphones and tablet PCs. They also make Huawei Smartwatches.
Phones: Connecting the World
Huawei is one of the biggest smartphone makers. They make high-end phones like the Huawei Mate series and Huawei P series. They also have more affordable phones. These are sold under their Honor brand.
Laptops: Power for Your Work and Play
In 2016, Huawei started making laptops. They released the Huawei MateBook series. They have continued to make new models. Some recent ones include the MateBook X Pro and Matebook 13 2020.
Tablets: Big Screens for Big Ideas
Huawei also makes tablets. The Huawei MatePad Pro was launched in 2019. Huawei is a top tablet brand in China. They are also one of the top two globally.
Wearables: Tech on Your Wrist
The Huawei Watch is a smartwatch. It runs on Android Wear. Huawei released it in 2015. It was their first smartwatch. Their newest watch is the Huawei Watch GT 2e.
Software: The Brains Behind the Devices
Huawei develops its own software. This software helps their devices run smoothly.
EMUI (Emotion User Interface)
Emotion UI (EMUI) is a special software. Huawei developed it based on Google's Android. EMUI comes pre-installed on most Huawei smartphones. This includes their Honor series.
Harmony OS: A New Operating System
On August 9, 2019, Huawei showed off Harmony OS. It is a free operating system. It works on many types of hardware. This includes "smart displays" and wearable devices. It also works in in-car entertainment systems. Huawei designed it to be flexible.
Huawei Mobile Services (HMS)
Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) is Huawei's answer to Google Mobile Services. It offers similar features for app developers. It also includes Huawei's main mobile apps. One important app is Huawei AppGallery. This is a competitor to Google's Play Store. By early 2020, many apps were using HMS.
Automobiles: Smart Cars of the Future
Huawei is working with car makers. They are helping to create smart electric vehicles (EVs). Some partners include Seres, Chery, and Changan Automobile.
AITO: Adding Intelligence to Auto
The Aito brand is Huawei's premium EV brand. They work with Seres on this. The AITO M5 was the first car from this partnership. It uses Huawei DriveONE and HarmonyOS.
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AITO M5 front quarter view
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AITO M5 rear quarter view
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AITO M5 interior
AVATR: A New Electric Vehicle Brand
The Avatr brand is another premium EV brand. Huawei works with Changan Automobile and CATL on this.
Luxeed: Smart Electric Sedans
The Luxeed brand is Huawei's premium EV brand with Chery. The Luxeed S7 will be the first car. It is an electric sedan. It will have the Harmony OS 4 system.
Huawei Solar: Powering Homes with the Sun
Huawei also works in photovoltaic (PV) energy. They entered the solar market in 2011. They make solar inverters. These devices help convert sunlight into electricity.
Huawei is the largest maker of solar inverters in the world. In 2022, they had a 29% market share. This shows how much they have grown in the solar industry.
Images for kids
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Huawei expo at IFA 2018 in Berlin
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Huawei P9 was the first smartphone to be co-engineered with a Leica camera
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A Huawei Band 4 Smartwatch from 2019
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The Huawei P30 with rear triple-lens Leica optics camera
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See also
In Spanish: Huawei para niños
- Lists of Chinese companies
- HarmonyOS
- Petal Search
