James Griffiths

James Griffiths, Asia correspondent for The Globe and author of The Great Firewall of China, dives into the mechanisms behind China’s extensive online censorship. He discusses a recent leak revealing how this technology is exported to other authoritarian regimes. Griffiths explains the role of VPNs in circumventing censorship and how countries like Myanmar and Nepal are affected by these practices. The conversation highlights the global implications of China's growing influence on internet governance and the challenges to civil liberties.

James Griffiths, an author and Asia correspondent for Globe and Mail, dives deep into China’s Great Firewall, which has transformed from a basic filter to a sophisticated censorship system. He discusses its chilling effect on free speech and dissent within China and its global influence, especially on exiled communities. Griffiths also highlights how the pandemic heightened censorship and examines the challenges posed by authoritarian internet governance, urging listeners to consider the implications for digital freedom worldwide.

James Griffiths, a Hong Kong-based journalist and author of The Great Firewall of China, explores the troubling parallels between U.S. internet policies and China's authoritarian approach. He discusses the intricacies of China’s Great Firewall and how Western nations are increasingly adopting similar censorship measures under the guise of safety. Griffiths critiques the outsourcing of censorship to corporations and the dangers it poses to free speech, particularly for marginalized communities, while warning about the potential rise of a 'national internet' model.

James Griffiths, a correspondent for The Globe focusing on Asia, shares his firsthand experience aboard the HMCS Vancouver. He vividly recounts life at sea, highlighting the blend of comfort and noise. The discussion dives into Canada's increasing naval presence in the Pacific amidst rising tensions with China, and the pressing issues of funding and recruitment facing the military. Griffiths also emphasizes the role of the Navy in global stability and shares fascinating insights into the culinary traditions that shape life on a warship.

The Globe’s Asia Correspondent, James Griffiths, discusses the ongoing Myanmar civil war, focusing on the significant area along the Thai-Myanmar border. He explains how resistance forces gained ground, the involvement of China, and the dire circumstances faced by the country. The podcast sheds light on the impact of the conflict, challenges in border towns like Miawadi, and the shifting power dynamics in the Civil War.