US Judge Allows Huawei CFO's Admissions in Criminal Trial

A U.S. judge ruled on June 17, 2026, that admissions by Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou regarding the Chinese telecom company's illegal business activities in Iran can be used as evidence in the upcoming criminal trial against Huawei. The decision allows prosecutors to present Meng's statements, made during previous legal proceedings, directly to the court. This ruling could significantly impact Huawei's defense as it faces charges of bank fraud and conspiracy to violate U.S. sanctions against Iran. The admissions are considered critical to establishing the company's knowledge and involvement in the alleged illicit transactions.