Governing Digital China Video
The Governing Digital China panel brought together scholars in digital ethics, advocacy, and policymaking to explore transformative proposals for democratizing and safeguarding today’s digital environment.
Panelists offered their expert perspectives on topics such as:
— Balancing user freedoms with responsible content governance
— Promoting online safety and countering digital harms
— Strategies to foster equitable, inclusive digital spaces
Moderator:
Tom Asher, Director of Research and Engagement at Columbia World Project
Speakers:
— Professor Daniella Stockman, author of “Governing of Digital China”, Director of the Center for Digital Governance and Professor of Digital Governance at the Hertie School of Berlin
— Professor Junyong John, Assistant Professor of Political Science, member of the Weatherhead East Asia Institute
This panel was co-sponsored by Columbia Global Center Beijing along with the Center for Political Economy and the Weatherhead East Asia Institute.
00:05 – Introduction & Event Context
03:36 – Speaker Introduction & Book Overview
06:01 – Dual Narratives in China's Digital Evolution
09:03 – Global Digital Governance Models
11:03 – Digital Governance Framework & Citizen Influence Corporatism
16:02 – Empirical Insights & Data Examples
19:00 – Co-Production of Digital Data & Trust
22:00 – Balancing Innovation with Economic Growth & Control
26:00 – Q&A Kick-Off
28:00 – Corporate Autonomy & Resistance Mechanisms
33:00 – Role of Citizens in Digital Governance
38:00 – Parallels with Media Commercialization
41:00 – Platform Responsibility & Regulatory Frameworks
45:00 – Algorithmic Transparency in Digital Governance
49:00 – Concluding Reflections & Future Directions
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