House of Huawei
Inside the Secret World of China's Most Powerful Company
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House of Huawei
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Nancy Wu
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Eva Dou
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'Authoritative... a tale that sits at the heart of the most significant geopolitical relationship today' Financial Times
'Explosive' Sunday Times
'Groundbreaking' Dan Wang
'Riveting, robustly researched' TLS
'Essential reading' Chris Miller, author of Chip War
On the coast of southern China, an eccentric entrepreneur spent three decades steadily building an obscure telecom company into one of the world's most powerful technological empires with hardly anyone noticing. This all changed in December 2018, when the detention of Meng Wanzhou, Huawei Technologies' female scion, sparked an international hostage standoff, poured fuel on the U.S.-China trade war, and suddenly thrust the mysterious company into the international spotlight.
In House of Huawei, Washington Post technology reporter Eva Dou pieces together a remarkable portrait of Huawei's reclusive founder Ren Zhengfei and how he built a sprawling corporate empire - one whose rise Western policymakers have become increasingly obsessed with halting. The book dissects the global web of power, money, influence, surveillance, bloodshed and national glory that Huawei helped to build - and that has also ensnared it.
Based on wide-ranging interviews and painstaking archival research, House of Huawei tells an epic story of familial and political intrigue that presents a fresh window on China's rise from third-world country to U.S. rival, and shines a clarifying light on the security considerations that keep world leaders up at night.
House of Huawei holds a mirror up to one of the world's most mysterious companies as never before.©2024 Eva Dou (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK
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Eva Dou's work seems to lean heavily on a narrative of suspicion, focusing on Huawei's alleged ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the government, rather than celebrating or even acknowledging the company's technological advancements. The book is filled with anecdotal hearsay, which does little to offer a comprehensive view of Huawei’s journey from a local startup to a global leader in telecommunications.
One of the most glaring omissions is the lack of discussion on Huawei's innovations in the tech sector. The book barely touches on the engineering feats and breakthroughs that have positioned Huawei at the forefront of 5G development. Instead, it seems to contribute to a narrative that demonizes Chinese companies, potentially skewing public perception without grounding in well-researched facts.
Moreover, the authenticity and closeness of the author's sources come into question. There's a noticeable absence of direct engagement with Huawei's founders or key figures, which would have lent credence and depth to the narrative. This reliance on second-hand information dilutes the book's impact and authenticity.
In comparison, one might look to authors like Walter Isaacson, who, in his biographies, manages to combine personal insight with a balanced perspective on the achievements and controversies of his subjects. Dou's book could have benefited from a similar approach, perhaps engaging more directly with those who shaped Huawei's story.
Overall, "House of Huawei" is a disappointing read for anyone looking for an insightful, balanced exploration of one of the world's leading tech companies. It serves more as a cautionary tale of how not to write about complex international businesses, especially in the context of global politics and technology.
Disappointing Dive into Huawei: A Missed Opportunity for Insight
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