The Emergence of China’s Smart State
Find the book here China’s emergence as a technology leader has become a major factor in geopolitics, transforming global political and economic relationships. In its bid to achieve digital great power status, China’s government has reformed laws and policies, drastically increased investment, and become more assertive internationally. Chinese companies have expanded at home and abroad, […]
Shared Histories, Distinct Memories: A comparison of Chinese and Russian official media discourses on World War II
Eighty years ago this month, the United States, United Kingdom, Soviet Union and Republic of China issued the Four Power Declaration. In this historic joint message amid the turmoil of global war, the four major Allies of World War II pledged to join hands toward the establishment of a post-war international organisation for peace: the […]
An EU solution to a Chinese app: Regulatory approaches towards TikTok’s risks
TikTok has become an archetypical example of Chinese digital companies going global. Its connection to China, however, has led to unprecedented scrutiny over the company’s policies regarding data collection and privacy, content moderation, and recommendation algorithms. This policy brief takes a closer look at the concrete risks posed by the app, specifically its alleged CCP connection, its perceived […]
China and the Industrial Internet of Things
Expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) is among the defining technological trends of the 21st century. For over a decade, China has promoted the development of the IoT as a strategic priority. In this, China has given special attention to the IIoT, or Industrial Internet of Things, which is the use of digital networks […]
Factsheets: Historische Betrekkingen Nederland-Taiwan & Het Één-Chinabeleid en Taiwan
Factsheet historische betrekkingenFactsheet één-Chinabeleid De vaste commissie voor Buitenlandse Handel en Ontwikkelingssamenwerking van de Tweede Kamer heeft gevraagd om wetenschappelijke factsheets waarin de historische relatie tussen Nederland en Taiwan wordt, en waarin dieper in wordt gegaan op de positie van en de relatie met Taiwan tegen de achtergrond van het Nederlandse één-Chinabeleid. Deze factsheets zijn […]
Invloed en inmenging van de Volksrepubliek China onder de Chinese bevolking in Nederland
Het Leiden Asia Centre onderzocht in opdracht van de ministeries van Justitie en Veiligheid, – Buitenlandse Zaken en – Defensie hoe groot de invloed en inmenging van China onder de Chinese bevolking in Nederland is. Het onderzoek is geleid door prof. Frank Pieke (Universiteit Leiden/Leiden Asia Centre). Een eerder onderzoek van het Leiden Asia Centre […]