Michael Caster
Head of Global China Programme at ARTICLE 19, an NGO that advances freedom of opinion and expression. His organization has published two reports examining China's Digital Silk Road.
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Apr 1, 2025 • 35min
China’s Digital Governance in the Indo-Pacific
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.
Jun 19, 2025 • 39min
55. How China's reshaping the global cybersecurity and digital norms (Article 19)
Michael Caster, Head of Global China Programme at ARTICLE 19, and I-Chen Liu, Asia Programme Officer, delve into China's powerful influence on global cybersecurity norms. They discuss the Digital Silk Road and its implications for Indo-Pacific countries adopting Chinese digital governance. Key topics include the rise of digital authoritarianism, risks associated with reliance on Chinese tech, and challenges to digital freedoms faced by nations like Taiwan. They also highlight the importance of grassroots activism and international collaboration to counteract these influences.
