Most people outside China have never heard of Huawei. But the Shenzhen-based maker of networkingrnequipment, cellular handsets, and other telecommunications gear is making the world pay attention to China in a new way. Although controversial and hard to pin down in terms of finances, the company has become a role model in how to gain global clout. Instead of competing solely on cost, Huawei invested early on to move into higher-end products. Rivals say it has also proven a master at using connections in Beijing to extend its global reach.
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