Economics
Huawei’s Clout Is So Strong It’s Helping Shape Global 5G Rules
- Edge in standards-setting boards can lead to edge in markets
- Huawei says it works with other companies as standards are set
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The future of the 5G technology that promises to revolutionize telecommunications runs through international bodies with esoteric names such as the 3rd Generation Partnership Project and the International Telecommunication Union.
The organizations set standards for the emerging technology. But security officials are concerned China’s government and Huawei Technologies Co. are taking a bigger role in the technical groups, lending a competitive edge to a company under indictment in the U.S.