Huawei faces ‘impossible’ challenge after latest US tech sanctions, say analysts

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Both ZTE, and Huawei have enough of cash to sit, and do nothing for 4-5 years, while keeping paying employees full salaries. So, even in the worst case scenario, nobody talks of them disappearing, and Beijing will give them handouts with ease.

The problem here is not Huawei per se if you think. It's China being so isolated. Were this happen 10 years ago, USA would've been given a middle finger by everybody, blue bros across the strait included.

The state can give Huawei, and ZTE cash, and they will surely find alternative IC sources, but what would be the point if they can't sell their products anywhere? The Chief Accelerator must know.

you don't know that. 10 years ago it would've been more crippling and I'd say the level of support would've been far higher, since the cost to them is lower. imposition of costs on hostiles is the only way to ensure your survival. The world is a dark forest.