FT News Briefing US-China Tech Race: brave new world
May 1, 2022
In this discussion, Josh Gabert-Doyon, a podcast producer, and Danilo Krivokapic, director of the SHARE Foundation, delve into Serbia's adoption of Chinese surveillance technology following a tragic hit-and-run incident. They explore the implications of Huawei's facial recognition systems on civil liberties and privacy. The local resistance against these technologies is highlighted, along with the broader context of China's growing influence through its Belt and Road Initiative, raising important questions about the future of governance and human rights in authoritarian regimes.
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The Countryman Case
- In 2014, a hit-and-run on Branko's bridge in Belgrade, Serbia, involving Luka Jovanovic prompted increased surveillance.
- After Serbian police located the suspect in China using facial recognition, Serbia adopted Chinese surveillance tech.
Chinese Tech and Influence
- Serbia's adoption of Chinese surveillance technology raises concerns about the global spread of Chinese influence.
- This episode explores the implications of widespread surveillance tech adoption.
China's Surveillance State
- China's extensive surveillance network includes over 400 million cameras and facial recognition technology.
- 64 countries worldwide, including Serbia, have adopted Chinese surveillance systems.