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Published on: 12. June 2025

Trade war: Why a party organ breaks protocol for the Huawei founder

Interview with Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei, chief executive officer of Huawei Technologies Co., is interviewed in Shenzhen, southern China, on Oct. 16, 2019. The founder of the Chinese high tech giant expressed strong hope for cooperation with Japan, as his company faces severe challenges amid a prolonged technology dispute with the United States. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY

With a front-page interview in the People's Daily, Beijing offers Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei a stage that is otherwise reserved for senior party officials. The 80-year-old sends out messages at home and abroad with Beijing's blessing.

Jörn Petring

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Last updated: 24. July 2025

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