The Geopolitical Fight Over Huawei w/ Yangyang Cheng
Tech Won't Save Us
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Huawei: From Local Supplier to Global Giant
This chapter examines Huawei's remarkable transformation from a small telecom equipment supplier in the late 1980s to a leading player in the global tech industry, particularly in smartphones. It addresses the company's strategic emphasis on research and development, its international expansion amidst U.S.-China tensions, and the intricacies of its relationship with the Chinese government. Furthermore, the chapter explores the labor dynamics within Huawei, contrasting its corporate culture with Western practices and emphasizing the implications of its rapid growth on worker conditions.
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