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news Scmp World 2026-06-12

China's Lenovo Powers World Cup Technology Amid US-China Tensions

Chinese company Lenovo is providing crucial technology for the 2026 World Cup, highlighting its significant role in global tech infrastructure despite geopolitical scrutiny.


Inside a sprawling broadcast hub in Dallas, thousands of devices supplied by Lenovo are helping Fifa manage and distribute content from stadiums across the United States, Canada and Mexico, forming part of the technological backbone of the largest World Cup ever staged. The central role played by the Chinese-founded technology company highlights a reality often obscured by geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing: while US policymakers have increasingly scrutinised Chinese technology...

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