Angela Zhang

Angela Zhang, a Professor at USC and author of 'Highwire', shares her insights on China's tech regulation landscape. She discusses the complex interplay between tech giants and the government, highlighting how regulation shapes business dynamics and international perceptions. Zhang emphasizes the unique challenges in researching China, the impact of censorship, and the importance of firsthand experience. The conversation also touches on the US-China tech rivalry and the regulatory shifts influencing major companies like Didi and Ant Group.

Author Angela Zhang discusses China's tech regulation landscape, covering government crackdowns on tech giants and the interplay of business, regulation, and politics. The podcast explores China's control of online speech, geopolitical impacts on US-China tech rivalry, and parallels in US tech policy. Zhang shares her future research plans on global tech regulation, focusing on AI dynamics between China, the US, and Europe.

Angela Zhang, an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Hong Kong and an expert in Chinese tech regulation, dives into the intricacies of how China controls its big tech companies. She discusses the government's tumultuous relationship with firms like Alibaba and the implications for global tech governance. Angela compares Chinese tech regulation with that of the US and EU, shedding light on China's unique pyramid model. Additionally, she examines the impact of COVID-19 on policy changes and explores the competitive dynamics in the US-China tech rivalry.