China Global
China’s Digital Governance in the Indo-Pacific
Apr 1, 2025
In this discussion, Michael Caster, Head of Global China Programme at ARTICLE 19, dives into the ramifications of China’s Digital Silk Road as it approaches its 10th anniversary. He explores how China's digital governance norms are reshaping the Indo-Pacific, particularly in countries like Vietnam. Caster highlights the role of Chinese high-tech firms and their state-driven practices, including surveillance. He also addresses the looming risks for human rights and the imperative for democratic nations to unite in response to these shifts.
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- China's Digital Silk Road has significantly expanded its global influence by promoting digital governance norms, risking the erosion of freedoms in adopting nations.
- The effectiveness of China's digital initiatives in the Indo-Pacific varies greatly, highlighting the importance of coordinated support from democratic states for human rights-aligned digital development.
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China's Digital Silk Road and its Global Implications
China's Digital Silk Road, integral to its Belt and Road Initiative, has significantly expanded over the past decade, focusing on creating a robust digital infrastructure worldwide. This initiative emphasizes the integration of digital governance norms through investments in technologies such as fiber optics, 5G, and artificial intelligence. The country aims to play a prominent role in establishing digital governance standards, positioning itself as a leader through various policies and strategies linked to the Digital Silk Road. By targeting regions like South and Southeast Asia, China hopes to enhance its influence and reshape global digital governance in alignment with its national interests.
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