Overview

Huawei is a global leader of ICT solutions. Continuously innovating based on customer needs, we are committed to enhancing customer experiences and creating maximum value for telecom carriers, enterprises, and consumers. Our telecom network equipment, IT products and solutions, and smart devices are used in 170 countries and regions. With annual sales revenue of USD39.6 billion in 2013, Huawei ranked 285th on the Global Fortune 500.We invest over 10% of our annual sales revenue into R&D and more than 45% of our 150,000 employees engage in R&D. Leveraging our experience and expertise in the ICT sector, we help bridge the digital divide and promote high-quality broadband connectivity for all. As an advocate of socioeconomic sustainability, we make every effort to support secure and stable network operations, and help customers and industries improve efficiency to drive low-carbon economic growth. By localizing our operations and building a global value chain, we help local innovators maximize their global value and share win-win outcomes.A better connected world is on the horizon. Working closely with partners, we endeavor to build an efficient and integrated digital logistics system which will enhance interconnectivity and interactivity – between people and people, people and things, and things and things – to spark infinite opportunities and potential for everyone everywhere and to move the world forward.Core ValuesHuawei exists to serve customers, whose demands are the driving forces behind our development. We continuously create long-term value for customers by being responsive to their needs and requirements. We measure our work against how much value we bring to customers, because we can only succeed through our customers’ success. Our Value PropositionsResonating with the revolutionary changes taking place in the information industry, Huawei continuously innovates to meet customer needs and advance our technological leadership. We openly cooperate with industry partners, focus on building future-proof information pipes, and continuously create value for our customers and society at large. Based on these value propositions, Huawei is dedicated to enriching life and improving efficiency through a better connected world. In addition, we strive to be the first choice and best partner for telecom carriers and enterprise customers while becoming a brand of choice among consumers.Financial HighlightsIn 2013, Huawei's well-balanced presence worldwide helped the company achieve stable and healthy growth in the carrier network, enterprise, and consumer businesses. Annual sales revenue amounted to CNY239,025 million, an 8.5% increase over the previous year.Corporate GovernanceThe Shareholders' Meeting is the highest authority within the company, making decisions on major issues such as the company's capital increase, profit distribution, and selection of the members of the Board of Directors/Supervisory Board.Research & DevelopmentHuawei has over 70,000 product and solution R&D employees, comprising more than 45% of our total workforce worldwide. We have set up 16 R&D centers in countries that include Germany, Sweden, the US, France, Italy, Russia, India, and China.Cyber SecurityHuawei views building and fully implementing an end-to-end global cyber security assurance system as a key corporate strategy and considers cyber security a shared global challenge. Global collaboration among suppliers, customers, and policy and law makers is crucial to meaningfully addressing global cyber security threats. As such, all stakeholders must share knowledge and expertise, be practical and cooperative, and work collectively to reduce the unexpected risks resulting from the abuse of technology.MilestonesFounded in 1987, Huawei has grown from a USD 5,680 small company to a global company with a sales volume of over USD 39 billion with business presence in over 170 countries and regions thanks to the tireless efforts of its staff and the company's global-mindedness.Annual ReportHuawei Technologies releases an annual report with consolidated financial statements audited by KPMG.