Ex-Ambassador Locke Says China Is Tightening Grip on Tech

The video discusses China's political landscape, focusing on the potential changes in leadership and the implications of raising the retirement age for President Xi Jinping's allies. It also covers China's increasing control over media and technology, including the crackdown on VPNs and social media platforms. Additionally, the video highlights the government's growing involvement in private tech companies like Tencent and Weibo to ensure alignment with Communist Party policies.

What is one of the key political questions currently circulating in China?

• The introduction of a new political party

• If the mandatory retirement age will be raised

• Whether President Xi Jinping will step down immediately

• The dissolution of the Communist Party

How has the Chinese government responded to the use of VPNs and social media?

• By encouraging their use

• By ignoring them

• By investing in them

• By cracking down on them

What is the main reason behind China's media control?

• To promote foreign culture

• To ensure the Communist Party's authority

• To increase tourism

• To support international businesses

Why is the Chinese government taking stakes in companies like Tencent and Weibo?

• To make them public companies

• To increase their profits

• To ensure they align with Communist Party policies

• To sell them to foreign investors

Which foreign technology platforms are restricted in China?

• Netflix and Hulu

• Google and Facebook

• Amazon and eBay

• LinkedIn and Instagram