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Huawei: the controversial Chinese company behind 5G

From Chinese government contracts to controversial global giant
A founder with a political past
First research lab and major contract
Sales start to soar
Going global
International partnerships
Launch of China’s first-ever 3G phone
Ground-breaking modem
First Android phone
A million phones sold in 100 days
World's top telecom network equipment provider
Star name sponsorships
Sales keep growing
Ren's daughter rises through the ranks, but is arrested
Ongoing legal battles in the US
Ren's rare interview
Meng Wanzhou’s court hearing
Latest advances in the case
Beating Apple
Castle-style HQ
Staff's typical working day
Employees still own the company
Role in the global 5G race
Further 5G accusations
The UK’s landmark change of heart
Hit hard by US sanctions
No signs of slowing down
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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. 

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lovemoney staff

02 October 2020

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