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‘House of Huawei’ review: The path to dominance

‘House of Huawei’ review: The path to dominance
Huawei has been labelled China’s most powerful company. (Image: Depositphotos)
The Wall Street Journal
By Edward ChancellorIn a speech in March 2000, United States President Bill Clinton hailed China’s imminent entry into the World Trade Organisation. He was particularly excited about Beijing’s promise to open its telecom market to foreigners, a key American demand in the WTO negotiations. “In the new century,” the President enthused, “liberty will spread by cell phone and cable modem.”This was wishful thinking of the highest order. Over the following years, Huawei, China’s leading telecom-equipment...

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