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House of Huawei

Eva Dou

A small company with big dreams, Huawei grew from a modest Chinese startup into a global tech giant at the center of worldwide controversy. Behind its rapid rise lies a story of innovation, ambition, and sharp political tension. Praised in China as a national hero and feared abroad as a potential threat, Huawei now stands divided between admiration and suspicion. This is not just a tale about phones and 5G—it's a powerful exploration of how one company came to symbolize the deep conflict between progress, power, and trust in a connected world.

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began / bɪˈɡæn /verb

To start or come into existence

The project began last year.

commenceinitiatestart

sanctions / ˈsæŋkʃənz /noun

A penalty or coercive measure enacted to ensure compliance or prevent violation of laws, treaties, or norms

These sanctions made it illegal to sell goods to Iran.

embargotariffpenalty

to compete / tuː kəmˈpiːt /verb

To strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same

They compete for the championship.

contendvierivalgo head-to-head

could / kʊd /verb

able to

He could lift the box.

canmightmay

rural / ˈrʊərəl /adjective

Relating to the countryside as opposed to a town or city

the rural areas

countryagriculturalrustic

to stay / tuː steɪ /verb

to continue to be in a particular state or condition

These tools helped people and businesses stay connected.

keepremain

phone switches / ˈfoʊn swɪʧɪz /noun

A device that connects phone calls from one line to another

The phone switch malfunctioned, disrupting service.

PBXtelephone exchangecentral office

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