Michael Caster

In this discussion, Michael Caster, Head of Global China Programme at ARTICLE 19, dives into the ramifications of China’s Digital Silk Road as it approaches its 10th anniversary. He explores how China's digital governance norms are reshaping the Indo-Pacific, particularly in countries like Vietnam. Caster highlights the role of Chinese high-tech firms and their state-driven practices, including surveillance. He also addresses the looming risks for human rights and the imperative for democratic nations to unite in response to these shifts.