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.