Ep163: China's grip on the internet in Southeast Asia

China In Context: Weekly podcast with experts from SOAS

China is becoming a dominant force in the online realm in Southeast Asia. Partnerships through a network known as the Digital Silk Road enable China to have extensive influence on how people access the internet in countries such as Cambodia, Nepal and Thailand. In this podcast, campaigner Michael Caster explains what he sees as a battle for free speech in the region. The podcast is presented by regular host, Duncan Bartlett. ________________________________________ (Music credit: Sappheiros / CC BY 3.0)