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.

Research Interests

• China’s cyberspace governance and data regulation regime
• Semiconductor sector
• Next-generation telecoms (5G, 6G, IoT)
• China’s military capabilities and foreign policy
• Contemporary East-Southeast Asian international political economy and security affairs
• Historical East-Southeast Asian interstate system

PROJECTS & PUBLICATIONS

China’s Standardisation System (2022)

China’s Role in Cyber Security (2019-2023)

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