Abstract
China has made significant progress in the telecommunications market, particularly in the handset industry. In this study, we focus on the interaction between the government and the industry to trace industry performance and growth, and investigate the factors contributing to the rapid industry growth by drawing on the actor-network theory (ANT). The findings from the ANT interpretation suggest that China’s mobile manufacturing industry has been driven by the rise of neo-techno nationalism. China’s overall strategy can be characterized in terms of neo-techno nationalism, in which technological development that supports national economic and security interests is pursued by leveraging the opportunities presented through globalization to gain national advantages. The promise of and limitations to applying the ANT to reach a deeper understanding of the telecom strategy of China are discussed.
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