Chinese professor accused of stealing trade secrets for Huawei pleads guilty to lesser charges

Bo Mao, a visiting professor at the University of Texas, will be allowed to return to China after prosecutors agreed to dismiss more serious charges The case is the latest in which Chinese scientists have been accused of spying or theft Bo Mao, a visiting professor at the University of Texas, will be allowed to return to China after prosecutors agreed to dismiss more serious charges. A Chinese professor who was accused of stealing trade secrets for Huawei Technologies Co pleaded guilty to a reduced charge and will be allowed to return to China after he is sentenced later this…