Technology and geopolitics
the social construction of Huawei’s 5G controversy in Europe
Additional information
Authors
Zhang Z.
Type
Journal Article
Year
2024
Language
English
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.
Keywords
Europe, Geopolitics, Huawei 5G, Power dynamic, Social actors, Social construction of technology
Journal
Global media and communication
Volume
20
Number ( Month )
2
Pages (or article number)
217-235
Diffusion
License
CC BY-NC
Visibility
Public
Status open access
Hybrid
