China Expands Influence in Global Tech Standards, Huawei Leads in 6G

Oct 13, 2024, 05:36 PM

China is increasingly influencing the global standard-setting process, a trend that has caught the attention of policymakers in the United States and Europe. The Chinese government has arranged over 100 bilateral agreements, primarily with countries in the global south, to promote its technological standards. This move is seen as an attempt to challenge Western dominance in the tech sector. Huawei, a major Chinese tech company, has significantly benefited from this shift, earning more from licensing its technology abroad since 2021 than it has paid for using others' technologies. China is setting standards for a wide range of technologies, including 6G and quantum computing, positioning itself as a key player in the future of global tech. This development comes amid global security concerns, as noted by Antara Ghosal Singh.