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Not really rocket science. _______________ While most of the world was grappling with the blue screen of death on Friday, one country that managed to escape largely unscathed was China. The reason is actually quite simple: CrowdStrike is hardly used there. Very few organisations will buy software from an American firm that, in the past, has been vocal about the cyber-security threat posed by Beijing. Additionally, China is not as reliant on Microsoft as the rest of the world. Domestic companies such as Alibaba, Tencent and Huawei are the dominant cloud providers. So reports of outages in China, when they did come, were mainly at foreign firms or organisations. On Chinese social media sites, for example, some users complained they were not able to check into international chain hotels such as Sheraton, Marriott and Hyatt in Chinese cities. https://lnkd.in/gsiyGgFD

[Law & Geopolitics Snapshots #3] Microsoft Blames EU for CrowdStrike Meltdown: The Ongoing US-EU Cybersecurity Divide A Microsoft opinion attributed the CrowdStrike meltdown to the European Union. (see https://lnkd.in/ePfwVvUn) Reflecting on the first Law & Geopolitics Snapshots (https://lnkd.in/gtBcTbUE), regulations generally help mitigate risks. However, overly stringent regulations without flexibility could eventually increase risks by hindering timely responses in the golden hour to such a crisis. The geopolitical divide between the US and the EU on cybersecurity regulations continues to impact the global digital economy. Reported by: Max Fang #US #EU #Europe #transatlanticrelations #transatlantic #antitrust #competition #cybersecurity #cyber #cyberlaw #law #crowdstrike #microsoft #outage #digital #digitalsovereignty #sovereignty #tech #techlaw #technology #publicpolicy #policy #internationalpolitics #internationalrelations #globalgovernance #geopolitics #geopoliticallaw #geopolitical #geography #geotech #CorporateAffairs #corporategovernance #governance #compliance #riskmanagement #risk #market #marketcompetition

Stay Up to Date and Ahead: Geopolitics and the Tech Sector ? The tech industry is one that is highly reliant on the world's geopolitics. This session will explore how geopolitical events may disrupt supply chains, impact innovation, and, in many cases, impact regulation. Understanding these relationships will help businesses be better informed in these paths. ? Key Considerations: ? 1. Trade and Supply Chains: Geopolitical tensions would disrupt the supply chain of resources and finished goods, which will impact tech manufacturing and production. ? 2. Innovation and Flow of Talent: Geopolitical instability may decrease collaboration and affect the free flow of talent from one country to another, which would impact tech development. ? 3. Cybersecurity Threats: Geopolitical events may exacerbate threats to cybersecurity, requiring extra vigilance for the sake of maintaining sensitive data and infrastructure. ? 4. Regulation: Geopolitical concerns can mean stricter regulations in the form of data privacy, affecting the way tech companies can handle user information. #techtrends #geopoliticalrisk #technology #techsectorinsights #strategicplanning

- Pakistan's growing reliance on Chinese information technology (IT) and emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI), has become a focal point of national discourse. - Pakistan must navigate this technological landscape with a nuanced approach that prioritizes its national interests. While Chinese technology offers immediate benefits, long-term resilience and security require a diversified and forward-looking strategy. Navigating Risks and Benefits of Pakistan's Tech Dependency on China - Analysis @ STRAFASIA #Technology #TechDependency #ArtificalIntelligence #IT #DigitalSovereignty #NationalSecurity #CyberSecurity #CPEC #Pakistan #China <https://lnkd.in/ed_7dh-S>

Why was China unaffected by Friday's global IT outage? Rich Bishop has an explanation for this phenomenon. "This is because many of the security threats that CrowdStrike is designed to protect against originate from China," said Rich Bishop, CEO of AppInChina, which publishes international software in China. So, who caused the global IT outage? China, of course! If Crowdstrike didn't have to protect against malwares and viruses originating from China, it didn't have to provide updates, which means there wouldn't be defective updates, which also means there wouldn't be global IT outage. So, it's clearly China's fault! US and its allies are quick to point fingers at China. They jump at every opportunity to do so. Just like Trump taking the opportunity to call out the China virus, again(!), at his nomination acceptance speech 4 days ago. Or when Associated Press releases news that Marcos ordered the closing of online casinos in the Philippines. Associated Press headline reads: "Philippine president orders shutdown of Chinese-run online gambling industry employing thousands." While Straits Times' headline reads: "Marcos bans Philippines online casinos linked to scams and crime". Which headline do you think adheres to journalistic ethics? In medicine, there are medical ethics. In journalism, there are ethics to follow, too. Reporting has to be neutral and unbiased. Which headline is neutral, and which is biased against a certain country, nationality or ethnicity? The casinos are located in your country, for God's sake! And they exist because your government officials can be bought and bribed! Same as all the scam centres scattered throughout Southeast Asia. The West and its allies love to embrace Chinese criminals and welcome them to their countries with open arms, as long as these criminals serve their agenda of badmouthing China. One very good example is Guo Wengui or Miles Guo. U.S. government welcome him with open arms, especially that he brought all his dirty money obtained from corruption in China, to U.S. They rolled out red carpet for him and awarded him U.S. citizenship instantaneously. They thought they could use Guo Wengui. But what happened was the other way round! Now they put him in jail! Criminals are criminals. Would you invite a wolve to sleep in your bed? But this is the way the West treats Chinese criminals. As long as they are willing to badmouth China, they are embraced with open arms. They are offered citizenships. Just look at all those Hong Kong rioters and secessionists! Chinese criminals are https://lnkd.in/gMJXujbE

From Vivek Chilukuri: Policymakers are slowly awaking to a rise in China’s cyber threat and the United States’ digital vulnerability. If there is a growing consensus to expand the country’s decoupling from Chinese tech, however, there is still no clear vision for how to do so responsibly. Read the full article from Foreign Policy: https://lnkd.in/eeUKtR9G

Basing your infrastructure on both US and Chinese cloud comes with pros and cons: - Hedging: if one superpower decides to sanction you, you can still use the other cloud - Double panopticon: both superpowers could possibly/theoretically spy on you

China's Digital Silk Road: An Ambitious Plan To Challenge US Tech Supremacy China has been developing its Digital Silk Road (DSR) initiative which aims to build a worldwide digital infrastructure. By 2018 China had already spent $79 billion on projects in various countries across the world. This is significant for many reasons. First, this could lead to the widespread adoption of Chinese technological standards reducing the global influence of U.S. big tech which was worth a whopping $2 trillion or 9.3% of total GDP for the U.S. in 2022. Though the U.S. has initiatives such as the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) and USAID’s Digital Invest program, the funding is not nearly as significant as China’s DSR initiative. Secondly, the widespread adoption of Chinese technology raises concerns about cybersecurity, data privacy, and espionage given the close ties between Chinese big tech and the government. If that weren’t enough, China’s success in the DSR could lead to a shift in global digital governance with China playing a more prominent role in digital policies and regulations. In other words, China would be able to set the rules of the road. Such implications underscore the importance of the U.S. continuing to invest and promote its own digital infrastructure and technology initiatives to maintain its global influence. Today, U.S. big tech products and services are ubiquitous in all parts of the world from Google’s Gmail to Microsoft’s Windows operating system – American tech brands are in nearly every house on the planet. However, our current state of technological supremacy shouldn’t be taken for granted.

The Splinternet: The Fragmentation of a Unified Internet The internet, once a symbol of global unity and seamless connectivity, is undergoing a seismic shift into what many are calling the “Splinternet.” This fragmentation—where the global web splinters into regionally controlled and isolated ecosystems—is already shaping the digital landscape. Recent examples illustrate this trend: 1. Huawei’s Blacklisting: Several NATO-aligned nations banned Huawei from 5G infrastructure, citing national security concerns. 2. TikTok’s U.S. Ban Threat: TikTok faces scrutiny over data privacy concerns and its connection to the Chinese government. 3. Localized Internet Controls: Countries like China and Russia have implemented restrictive internet controls, while democratic regions like the EU enforce data residency and privacy laws like GDPR, further dividing the global web. This rise of the Splinternet is driven by several forces: ? Geopolitical Rivalries: Competing powers like the U.S. and China are creating distinct technology ecosystems. ? Data Sovereignty: Nations demand data generated within their borders remain under local control, enforcing strict localization policies. ? Cybersecurity Risks: Governments fear foreign technologies could compromise national security. ? Economic and Cultural Preservation: Many countries aim to protect local businesses and maintain cultural integrity through stricter controls. While digital sovereignty addresses critical security and regulatory needs, it comes with significant trade-offs: ? Hindered Innovation: Fragmentation may reduce the flow of ideas and slow global technological advancements. ? Economic Challenges: Multinational businesses face rising compliance costs and operational inefficiencies. ? Freedom Restrictions: In some nations, internet controls could suppress dissent and limit access to information. The Splinternet is no longer a distant concept; it’s our new reality. As this trend accelerates, businesses, governments, and individuals must navigate the balance between digital sovereignty and the global collaboration that the internet once promised. What are your thoughts? Is the Splinternet a necessary evolution or a dangerous path? Share your insights below! #Splinternet #DigitalSovereignty #Cybersecurity #InternetFragmentation