Richard Yu
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Yin Yongdong Reveals Huawei Internal Conflict: “Many Think I’m Crazy and Ambitious”
Huawei’s Richard Yu revealed internal struggles behind the HarmonyOS-powered Smart Car initiative at the 2025 Future Automotive Pioneers Conference. He discussed challenges including external policy hurdles and internal misunderstandings. Yu highlighted the evolution of the project and drew parallels to Huawei’s earlier brand-building efforts, expressing optimism that the effort will ultimately succeed and contribute significantly to the Chinese automotive market.
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Huawei Executive Richard Yu Mistaken for Asleep at Wheel by Passerby, Instantly Responds with Window Roll-Down
A viral video of Huawei’s Richard Yu in an AITO M8, appearing momentarily distracted while driving, has sparked debates on autonomous vehicle safety and driver responsibility. Captured in Beijing on May 26, the footage shows a bystander questioning Yu’s alertness, prompting mixed social media reactions—some defending his workload, others speculating about technology testing. Analysts link the incident to Huawei’s push in China’s competitive EV market, where its cars claimed 12% of Q1 2024 new energy sales. Amid warnings from safety experts about required driver supervision for ADAS systems, the publicity may benefit Huawei’s automotive division, projected to see 40% revenue growth to $2.8 billion this year.
