Bloomberg Businessweek The Untold Story of the Mysterious Company That Shook the World
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Jan 15, 2025 
Eva Dou, a technology policy reporter and author of "House of Huawei," unravels the secret history of Huawei and its significance in global tech dynamics. She discusses the controversies following the 2018 arrest of its CFO and the broader implications for U.S.-China relations. Katie Thomas, from the Kearney Consumer Institute, shares insights on shifting consumer behaviors amid inflation, revealing how sentiment contrasts with spending. Together, they explore the interplay of technology, policy, and consumer sentiment in today's complex landscape.
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TikTok's Uncertain Future
- TikTok's future is uncertain, awaiting a Supreme Court ruling and potential presidential action.
- A ban is possible, but a sale to new owners is another option, though opposed by TikTok and Beijing.
Heightened Security Awareness
- TikTok and Huawei's situations reflect increasing security concerns surrounding technology and data.
- Previously, banning consumer tech like TikTok seemed absurd, but now security concerns take priority.
Huawei and Chinese Government
- Huawei's size and success raise questions about potential Chinese government involvement.
- While hard to prove definitively, security experts acknowledge the elevated risk of intelligence access.
