Abstract
This article examines the Huawei 5G controversy in Europe through the lens of social group dynamics and power shifts. It traces Huawei’s European journey from the deregulation of telecommunications in the 1980s to the company’s recent challenges following the US ban. Utilizing theories of the social construction of technology, the study investigates four meta-categories of social actors defining the 5G technology disruption in the Huawei situation, showcasing the evolving roles of various social groups and the impact of geopolitical rivalry.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 217-235 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Global Media and Communication |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2024 |
Keywords
- Europe
- geopolitics
- Huawei 5G
- power dynamic
- social actors
- social construction of technology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Communication
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)