Technology and geopolitics
the social construction of Huawei’s 5G controversy in Europe
Informazioni aggiuntive
Autori
Zhang Z.
Tipo
Articolo pubblicato in rivista scientifica
Anno
2024
Lingua
Inglese
Sommario
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.
Parole chiave
Europe, Geopolitics, Huawei 5G, Power dynamic, Social actors, Social construction of technology
Periodico
Global media and communication
Volume
20
Numero ( Mese )
2
Pagine (o numero dell’articolo)
217-235
Diffusione
Licenza
CC BY-NC
Visibilità
Pubblico
Status open access
Hybrid
