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The Intelligence: Surveilling China’s diaspora

Apr 1, 2024
Rosie Bloor, an International China correspondent for The Economist, sheds light on China's extensive surveillance of its diaspora and the chilling effects of state monitoring on freedom. Caitlin Talbot, who writes about culture, discusses the staggering amount of unexhibited treasures the world's museums hold, like Darwin's tortoise. They also touch on America's transformed skiing industry, focusing on new business models and how these shifts reflect consumer behavior. It's a captivating exploration of culture, surveillance, and industry evolution!
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  • Chinese government's surveillance extends to diaspora, impacting freedom and self-censorship.
  • Ski industry shifts to season pass model, utilizing price discrimination and transforming economics.

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Growing Influence of China on Diaspora

The Chinese government's influence on its citizens abroad is expanding, with increased surveillance and control measures reaching even into the Chinese diaspora. Through censorship on apps like WeChat and monitoring of social media accounts, individuals are experiencing self-censorship and intimidation. This control extends to ethnic minorities and activists, impacting thousands within the diaspora and beyond.

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