Huawei

"Many people know of Huawei either as a smartphone brand, or a foreign firm with a history of intellectual property theft problems, but Huawei is more than either of those things."

As China and the U.S. compete to build digital infrastructure, they are intentionally fostering dependencies that strip away developing nations’ digital sovereignty.

Germany’s decision to exclude ZTE and Huawei parts from its 5G networks stems from geopolitical anxieties and strategic concerns.

Huawei seems to be pivoting toward expanding its product portfolio and venturing into areas that could challenge the United States’ dominance in the global ICT industry.

China’s investment in strategic infrastructure, though often overlooked, was a primary factor in the decline of China-EU relations.

The Iraqi prime minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, has been invited to Beijing, but it appears that the Iraqi side is reluctant. Why?

The strategic shift of Chinese tech companies toward overseas markets underscores a critical juncture in China’s technological trajectory. 

In both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, Huawei has positioned itself as a major player in the telecommunications market.

In the end, the breakthrough may be largely symbolic – but that's precisely how it will have the biggest impact.

No country can go it alone in today's interconnected world. Here's a potential path back to global cooperation to facilitate the sharing of technological advancements and the assurance of collective security.

Insights from Jonathan Pelson.

The extent to which the region's governments are willing to engage with Chinese firms, and the risks they perceive in doing so, vary widely.

In addition to beaming out its perspectives via Chinese state media, Beijing is aspiring to control both the structure and norms of global information networks.

The White House is considering blocking Huawei's access to items below the 5G level, a move that would have a far-reaching impact on the Chinese tech giant. 

Huawei is reinventing itself as a supplier of self-driving cars and automated industrial tech after U.S. sanctions crushed its smartphone brand.

China’s tech sector is embracing automation and digitization just as the country transitions to the post-COVID era.

To effectively mitigate the influence of Huawei and other Chinese tech giants in Africa, the U.S. must position itself as a willing and reliable alternative partner.

China's vision for hybrid digital infrastructure is distinct from the United States' emphasis on dedicated digital infrastructure.

Chinese companies, acting out of both economic and geostrategic motives, are providing much of the MENA region’s digital infrastructure.

Washington has long accused Beijing of meddling in U.S. political affairs and stealing secrets and intellectual property.

China’s party-state is deepening its hold on the digital information ecosystems of developing countries.

The case for banning the Chinese telecoms firm is compelling, but such a move would carry a steep cost.

Huawei has stepped up an emphasis on the China market and on serving hospitals, mines, and other industrial customers with technologies that are less vulnerable to U.S. sanctions.

Chile’s project promoting digital connectivity to Asia has implications for the China-U.S. competition.