John Lee
Biography
Publications
John Lee is Director of East-West Futures, which provides research and commentary services in political and risk analysis. Previously, he was a Senior Analyst at the Mercator Institute for China Studies, and worked for Australia’s Department of Defence and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. John holds Master’s degrees from the Australian National University and King’s College London, and is an admitted Australian legal practitioner. His work focuses on the global impacts of China’s digital technology industries and cyberspace governance system.
China, Australia, and the Internet of Things
Australia must learn to manage, rather than avoid, the dilemmas of a global reliance on Chinese digital networks.
Analyses
The internet of things: China’s rise and Australia’s choices
The digital networks of East and Southeast Asia are increasingly dominated by China’s tech, creating social, economic, and security challenges that must be managed
Decoupling from China: cutting the Gordian Knot
Expecting a coordinated global divorce with China is imprudent – it may also be impractical.
Killing Chimerica
“Decoupling” the deep economic entwinement with China is increasingly seen as vital to US security.
The rise of China’s tech sector: The digital great game
The intensifying contest for the internet economy raises the prospect of US and Chinese tech titans carving the world into digital spheres of influence.
The rise of China’s tech sector: The making of an internet empire
China’s online platforms are now distinct from their US-designed counterparts and in some respects more advanced.
The new Chinese diaspora
The skills these individuals pick up in Western countries help to plug gaps created by well-known shortcomings in China’s education system and corporate culture.
