Huawei Technologies is making some hidden places in China where they can make computer chips. They are doing this because they want to avoid getting in trouble with the United States. Some people in Washington who know a lot about computer chips are worried about this.

Last year, a big company from China started making computer chips. The government is giving them a lot of money, about $30 billion, to help them. The company has bought two factories and is making three more.

Huawei and the Semiconductor Industry Association didn't answer when Reuters asked for their thoughts.

Huawei also makes electronic devices like smartphones and tablets and has been put on a special list in the United States. This list means that most companies are not allowed to send them things they need to make their products, like computer chips. The government is making it harder and harder for Huawei to get these important parts.

Huawei's smartphone business is getting better and better. The person in charge of the company's consumer business said this at a special meeting. Huawei's phones are becoming more popular in China, and they are now the second most popular brand for expensive phones.

The Chinese company wants to start making 5G smartphones again by the end of this year. They had some trouble before because the US banned them from selling their electronic products, but now they want to come back and do well again.