Chinese phone manufacturer Transsion has become a major player in the global mobile phone market all without selling a single product in China. The affordability and specialization of Transsion products for consumers in the Global South, particularly in Africa, have helped propel the Shenzhen-based company to international stardom.  The company first entered the global market in 2008 selling basic phones in Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy. Since then, Transsion has entered 70 differe