Huawei Technologies Co said it plans to invest $150 million in digital talent development over the next five years, as the Chinese tech heavyweight aims to help contribute to digital empowerment.

"Huawei's Seeds for the Future Program 2.0 will help college students and young people improve their digital skills. The program is expected to benefit more than 3 million additional people," added Liang Hua, Chairman of HUAWEI said.