
China’s digital dictatorship
FT News Briefing
00:00
Beijing's Control Over Alipay and Data Restructuring
This chapter explores the strategic restructuring of Alipay by Beijing, focusing on the implications for data control and privacy. It highlights the centralization efforts aimed at transforming Alipay into a joint venture with state-owned ownership, underscoring the ongoing power dynamics between the Chinese government and private tech companies.
Transcript
Play full episode