DRAPAC25 talk2 - Cybersecurity with Chinese Characteristics Digital Governance in the Indo-Pacific and the Taiwanese Alternative

Note: Registration is now required to join the conversation.  Date and Time: May 5, 2 PM – 3:30PM Bangkok time (UTC+7) Room: Zoom (to be emailed to registrants prior to the event) Description: Cybersecurity with Chinese Characteristics: Digital Governance in the Indo-Pacific and the Taiwanese Alternative reveals how China is expanding its digital authoritarian model of cybersecurity governance across the Indo-Pacific, posing a grave threat to people’s rights – regionally and globally.  Through its Digital Silk Road, China is not only developing digital infras…

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