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Huawei’s US trial puts jury to the test amid China, Iran links

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Chow, V. (2026, September 15). Huawei’s US trial puts jury to the test amid China, Iran links. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3367516/huaweis-us-trial-puts-jury-test-amid-china-iran-links?utm_source=rss_feed

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-09-15 · by Vincent Chow

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In a US court, Huawei faces a criminal case with extensive questioning of potential jurors to ensure impartiality due to the high-profile nature and international implications of the trial. Over 80 questions were asked during voir dire to probe for any biases related to China or Iran connections, as the legal teams aim to select an unbiased jury capable of fair adjudication.
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In a US court, Huawei, a Chinese tech company, is facing a criminal trial with significant international implications. To ensure a fair and impartial jury, more than 80 questions were posed in a process called voir dire to screen potential jurors for any biases or conflicts of interest that might affect their ability to judge the case fairly. The extensive questioning reflects the high-profile nature and substantial pre-trial publicity surrounding Huawei's trial, which could have far-reaching consequences beyond the courtroom due to its ties with China and possible connections to Iran.

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Vincent Chow
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🔮 More than 80 questions sought to uncover potential biases in the landmark criminal case against the Chinese tech giant Known as voir dire, the process allows the presiding judge and two legal teams to question prospective jurors before the trial begins to identify possible bias and conflicts that could impede their ability to adjudicate the case in a “fair and impartial” way.
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“Given the nature of the case, its pre-trial publicity and potential international ramifications, they seemed to want to ask [prospective jurors] many questions to get a better sense of where they are coming from,” he said, referring to a questionnaire that was circulated among hundreds of prospective jurors before the trial.
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🔮 More than 80 questions sought to uncover potential biases in the landmark criminal case against the Chinese tech giant Known as voir dire, the process allows the presiding judge and two legal teams to question prospective jurors before the trial begins to identify possible bias and conflicts that could impede their ability to adjudicate the case in a “fair and impartial” way.
2026-09-15 · South China Morning Post
Huawei’s US trial puts jury to the test amid China, Iran links · mixed framing

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Huawei’s US trial puts jury to the test amid China, Iran links asserted
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More than 80 questions sought to uncover potential biases in the landmark criminal case against the Chinese tech giant Known as voir dire, the process allows the presiding judge and two legal teams to question prospective jurors before the trial begins to identify possible bias and conflicts that could impede their ability to adjudicate the case in a “fair and impartial” way. uncertain
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“Given the nature of the case, its pre-trial publicity and potential international ramifications, they seemed to want to ask [prospective jurors] many questions to get a better sense of where they are coming from,” he said, referring to a questionnaire that was circulated among hundreds of prospective jurors before the trial. asserted
that → give → trial
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