Huawei reveals ownership of over 120,000 authorized patents worldwide

Chinese tech giant Huawei has obtained more than 120,000 authorized patents worldwide, the company said on Tuesday, attributing the achievement to its long-term commitment to research and development (R&D).Over the past 10 years, Huawei's accumulated R&D expenditure has reached about $136 billion, said Wang Jianfeng, head of the company's Public and Government Affairs Department.

The company also likes sharing its innovations with the world. According to Wang, Huawei has been the largest open-source contributor in Asia, with several of its operating-system projects benefiting thousands of developers and users.