Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, the world's second biggest maker of telecom equipment by revenue, has cut jobs in Plano, Texas and other parts of the US, according to media reports. Huawei did not specify how many workers it had dismissed. According to insiders, Huawei laid off 50 people in the US in May, most of whom held marketing positions.

Huawei could have a hard year in 2012 as it faces more competition and possible investigation by the US government, which have caused big changes in its operations, say insiders.