Yangyang Cheng

Yangyang Cheng, a Research Scholar in Law at Yale, dives deep into Huawei's evolution from a local telecom supplier to a global tech leader amidst U.S.-China tensions. The discussion highlights how geopolitical narratives often distract from significant issues like surveillance capitalism. Cheng challenges the criticisms levied against Huawei, pointing out the complexities of national pride and the ethical dimensions of technology. The conversation underscores the need for a nuanced view of tech as both a tool for connection and a vehicle for corporate exploitation.

Yangyang Cheng, a particle physicist and research scholar at Yale Law School, joins the podcast to discuss the US-China rivalry. They explore how nationalistic narratives distract us from understanding tech in both countries and the impact on scientific collaboration. They also discuss the double standard in the tech rivalry, the influence of nationalism on technology, and the expiration of the US-China Science Technology Cooperation Agreement. A thought-provoking conversation challenging categorizations of technology and science.

Guests Khushboo Razdan and Yangyang Cheng discuss the potential renewal of the US-China science and technology agreement, the impact of racialized suspicion on relations, and the complexities of scientific collaboration. They emphasize the importance of equitable collaboration and address global problems.