(Dan Tri) – The founder of Huawei said he would be the first to protest if China retaliated against Apple – the US technology giant, despite Washington’s `strong hand` against Huawei.

Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei (Photo: AFP)

In a recent interview with Bloomberg news agency, Ren Zhengfei, founder and CEO of Huawei Group, was asked if he would respond to Apple, a giant technology company based in

`That (China’s retaliation against Apple) will not happen, but if it happens, I will be the first to object,` Mr. Nham Chinh Phi said.

“Apple is the world’s leading company.

Mr. Nham Chinh Phi’s remarks came in the context of many Chinese calling on the Chinese government and Huawei to take measures to respond to recent tough moves by the US government, including targeting Apple.

Apple, Huawei’s rival in the smartphone segment, could be severely damaged if China strikes back at the US because nearly 20% of Apple’s orders are located in China.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order placing Huawei and 70 affiliates on the trade blacklist, banning these units from purchasing American software and equipment without the approval of the US government.

After President Trump’s order, Google announced to stop business cooperation activities with Huawei.

Mr. Ren Zhengfei admitted that President Donald Trump’s administration’s restrictions on equipment and software exports have affected Huawei’s leading position compared to competitors, but Huawei’s CEO affirmed that his company

Optimism after the embargo

Huawei phone billboard outside Apple store.

In a recent conversation with Chinese media, Mr. Nham Chinh Phi appeared optimistic about US sanctions and sought to reassure public opinion.

“I have discussed with leaders of many different countries.

“In areas where we have the most advanced technology, like 5G, there won’t be much impact.

According to Mr. Nham Chinh Phi, Huawei believes in the 1+1 policy, in which half of the chips are purchased from American companies and the remaining half are equipped by Huawei itself.

“Even though our chip prices are much cheaper, I still buy higher priced chips from the US.

Regarding Google’s suspension of cooperation, which means Huawei will not be able to use many Google services for smartphones, Mr. Nham Chinh Phi said he will find a way to coordinate with Google to solve the problem.

“Google is a reputable company, a highly responsible company.

Huawei currently has 26 global research and development centers with more than 700 mathematicians, 800 physicists and 120 chemists working for Huawei.

“My children and grandchildren prefer Apple products over Huawei.

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