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partners to take effective preventive measures, to 
work safely, and to reduce the risk of infection 
by providing clear instructions to staff on how to 
work before, during, and after construction, and 
on how to handle emergencies.
EHS training and protective equipment for our engineering service suppliers
defined classes. Huawei also pushes its suppliers 
to reduce their use of five other hazardous 
substances including hydrofluoric acid and nickel 
acetate.

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2020 Annual Report
 
       
163
Fighting COVID-19 Together Using Technology
The public health crisis of 2020 was an 
unprecedented challenge for all of us, and 
working together to fight the pandemic was a 
global priority. As a global ICT company, Huawei 
was concerned about the difficulties people 
faced around the world. While we continued 
to ensure the stable operations of networks, 
we actively used ICT technology to assist the 
pandemic response in local communities. 
As part of our commitment to multilateral 
international cooperation, we worked 
closely with local governments, community 
organizations, international organizations, and 
our customers and partners to protect the health 
and safety of the people we serve. In Malaysia 
and Saudi Arabia, we installed telepresence 
videoconferencing systems so that different 
organizations responsible for pandemic response 
could collaborate more seamlessly. This allowed 
hospitals to share clinical experience more 
efficiently and governments to issue guidance 
more effectively. In Ecuador and Italy, we helped 
hospitals deploy AI-assisted CT scan screening 
systems to expedite the diagnosis of potential 
COVID-19 patients and reduce the strain on their 
healthcare systems. In Namibia and Argentina, 
we helped install infrared thermometers in 
crowded places to prevent the spread of the 
virus. In total, Huawei provided technical 
assistance to nearly 90 countries, doing our best 
to support our local communities in this time of 
great need.
Seeds for the Future Program: Sowing Seeds for the ICT Industry
The Seeds for the Future program provides young 
people in the countries and regions where Huawei 
operates with unique opportunities to broaden 
their horizons and learn about different cultures. 
With this program, students can put into practice 
what they learned in their university courses, 
and meet with senior industry experts. After the 
program, they can continue to generate new ideas 
and learn new skills by interacting with other 
program alumni. The program has pushed local ICT 
industries forward while sowing the seeds of hope 
for the ICT industry.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the 
Seeds for the Future program was held online for the 
first time. It attracted over 3,000 students from more 
than 100 countries. More than 400 stakeholders 
engaged with the students as part of the program, 
and spoke highly of it. 2020 was the 12th anniversary 
of the Seeds for the Future program. More than 2,400 
people watched the year-end celebration, which was 
held online, and left nearly 5,000 messages during 
the live streaming. The alumni were happy to share 
their ideas while bidding farewell to 2020 in a positive 
and enjoyable way.
Community Responsibilities
Huawei is committed to creating value for the 
communities we operate in. We are working to create 
a positive impact on these communities with our 
innovative digital technologies. We also work with 
governments, customers, companies, and non-profit