Huawei Technologies Co. reported its first quarterly net loss in years, posting a loss of approximately 300 million yuan for the December quarter, despite a 9.5% rise in revenue to about 276 billion yuan. The company invested heavily in R&D, spending 179.7 billion yuan, driven by US sanctions and a focus on future-oriented projects, including advancements in chipmaking and AI. Overall, Huawei's net profit for the year fell 28% to 62.6 billion yuan, with significant contributions from its ICT infrastructure and consumer products.