Mara Hvistendahl

Mara Hvistendahl, a staff writer at The Intercept and author of "The Scientist and the Spy," dives into the intricate web of US-China relations. She uncovers the political dilemmas surrounding a prominent American governor's ties with Xi Jinping. The conversation shifts to iFlyTek, China's AI leader, revealing its innovations in voice recognition and its troubling partnerships with the state for surveillance. Challenges arise with its inclusion on the U.S. entity list, raising eyebrows about the future of tech collaborations in a tense geopolitical landscape.

Mara Hvistendahl, a science journalist and author of "The Scientist and the Spy," sheds light on the intriguing world of Chinese industrial espionage. She discusses the ethical dilemmas faced by Chinese researchers under pressure to publish at any cost. The narrative dives into a gripping case involving GM corn smuggling and explores the complexities of the seed industry amidst corporate espionage. Hvistendahl also examines the contrasting perceptions of industrial theft and the implications of legal investigations on Asian American scientists, painting a vivid picture of espionage dynamics.