Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei grew significantly last year despite US technology sanctions. Business with private customer, in cloud computing and in the automotive sector all increased significantly. “We’ve been through a lot over the past few years. But through one challenge after another, we’ve managed to grow,” said chairman Ken Hu in Shenzhen on Friday, according to a statement. In total, the southern Chinese company generated about $97.8 billion in revenue – an increase of 9.63% compared to the previous year, the group reported. Net profit rose by more than 140% to about $12 bi…