> Why wouldn’t Huawei just buy a switch? Maybe they weren't allowed to? Telecom equipment isn't exactly mass market stuff you can anonymously buy at a local B

> Why wouldn’t Huawei just buy a switch? Maybe they weren't allowed to? Telecom equipment isn't exactly mass market stuff you can anonymously buy at a local Best Buy, and a competitor would undoubtedly be squeamish selling direct to the compeition. If Huawei wanted to buy one, they'd probably need to do it through a front company. However, their IP-theft MO seems to be very opportunistic.