Chinese tech companies topple Japan, chase US in market share

China takes lead in 12 sectors in Nikkei survey, boosted by domestic demand

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Five years ago, Samsung and Apple held a combined 39% of the global smartphone market, whereas Huawei Technologies only accounted for about a 5% share. In 2019, Huawei, Xiaomi and Oppo -- all from China -- had a combined 35% share in a sign of the changing lineup of main players.  © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Chinese companies are continuing to expand their presence in the race for dominance in global high-technology markets with a boost from robust domestic demand, according to a Nikkei survey. China is now chasing the U.S. after topping Japan in the number of sectors in which it has taken top market share.

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