Words of wisdom

"If we can adhere to the principles of 'gaining might from a small hole and obtaining benefits from one source', Huawei will not be the next to fall. However, if we diverge from these principles, Huawei will probably be the next to fall. History tells us that if large companies miss a turning point and start to decline, few of them can reverse the situation by restructuring themselves. Naturally, we would hate to fall so we must restrain ourselves, observe rules and stay united and dedicated."

"People in the industry often say Ren Zhengfei is as mysterious as he is great. This is actually not true. I keep a low profile not because I attempt to build myself up but because I am scared.

"Those who are truly wise are our 130,000 employees and our customers who shape our direction. I just found a way to use benefit-sharing to pool their wisdom."