Almost all makers of products containing electronic components, from smartphones to cars, have been suffering from supply chain constraints sparked by geopolitical tensions and exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. The major mobile networks suppliers have all run into shortages under varying circumstances, in Huawei’s case related to being cut off from suppliers that are either of US origin or dependent on restricted American technology. The remedies differ too, in Huawei’s case being associated almost entirely with efforts to replicate its supply chain as far as possible in China. Huawei has spread its bets on numerous chip start-ups in China, up to 40, channeled through its venture arm Habo Technology Investment. This was set up in April 2019 in response to…