Huawei: the controversial Chinese company behind 5G

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From Chinese government contracts to controversial global giant

Chinese company Huawei has long been mired in controversy, from its founder’s political past to accusations of breaching US sanctions against Iran. Yet while the company recently became the world's biggest smartphone manufacturer, growing government opposition is now a real threat to Huawei winning the global 5G race. With the court battle between the US and its Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou heating up again, click or scroll through as we look at how a small telecommunications firm founded in a fishing village became one of the world's biggest and most (in)famous companies.

lovemoney staff

02 October 2020

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algy
23 April 2019
A marvelous company with great potential for improving world trade. BUT such an organisation is under the mainland China's dictatorship. The Chinese "Communist" party always rules no matter what current apparent company arrangements and laws are in place. Our UK politicians love for power and money is being exploited by contracts with the Chinese companies. You may live with a tiger but only with the greatest of care and caution. Hope for the best but prepare for the worst.
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