The Internet, Divided Between the U.S. and China, Has Become a Battleground
As China and the West race for 5G dominance, two digital powers with very different approaches to technology are staking out their corners
The U.S. unveiled sweeping charges against Chinese tech firm Huawei in late January. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday breaks down the indictments.
The global internet is splitting in two.
One side, championed in China, is a digital landscape where mobile payments have replaced cash. Smartphones are the devices that matter, and users can shop, chat, bank and surf the web with one app. The downsides: The government reigns absolute, and it is watching—you may have to communicate with friends in code. And don’t expect to access Google or Facebook.
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