Exploring China's Global Digitalization Footprint

The video discusses the Belt and Road Initiative's digital footprint, focusing on Chinese tech companies' global expansion. It highlights the impact of COVID-19 on digitalization, the role of Chinese companies like Huawei and ZTE in building infrastructure, and the geopolitical implications of these investments. The video also covers smart and safe city projects, the rise of over-the-top services, and the challenges of aligning global cyber norms and standards amid US-China tech competition.

What has driven the global expansion of Chinese tech companies over the past two decades?

• Government mandates

• Commercial interests

• International partnerships

• Technological advancements

Which regions have seen a significant increase in Chinese investments in fintech and e-commerce since 2016?

• North America and South America

• Central Asia and Eastern Europe

• Africa and Antarctica

• Middle East, Europe, and Indo-Pacific

What is a potential consequence of China's growing global tech presence?

• A unified global digital ecosystem

• A splinternet divided by ideological lines

• Increased collaboration between US and China

• A decline in global tech investments

What is one of the challenges mentioned in reconciling global cyber norms?

• Reducing tech costs

• Increasing digital literacy

• Aligning technological advancements

• Bridging different regulatory policies

What percentage of Chinese 5G projects have been halted or canceled globally?

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%