John Lee
John brings a range of government and research sector experience to the work of East West Futures. Based in Europe and having previously worked for the Australian government, John’s analysis is informed by a sophisticated understanding of the political, business and security environments in the EU, Australia and East-Southeast Asia. He brings an interdisciplinary perspective and professional Chinese language skills to complex and fast-changing questions about China’s impacts on a world increasingly linked through digital technologies. Next to his activities at the Leiden Asia Centre, John works as a senior fellow at Asia Society Switzerland.
Research interests
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China’s cyberspace governance and data regulation regime
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Semiconductor sector
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Next-generation telecoms (5G, 6G, IoT)
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China’s military capabilities and foreign policy
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Contemporary East-Southeast Asian international political economy and security affairs
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Historical East-Southeast Asian interstate system
PROJECTS & PUBLICATIONS
China’s Role in Cyber Security (2019-2023)
China’s Standardisation System (2022)
