In the media Times Radio Why China is a bigger threat to Western security than Russia Ciaran Martin speaks to Times Radio about China’s position in cyberspace. Ciaran Martin Digital, Cyber and AI China
In the media The Guardian Fears of deadly infection surge as China abandons zero-Covid policy Thomas Hale warns that if China relaxes measures before achieving significant immunity in the population, it could see an unsustainable surge in infections. Thomas Hale COVID-19 COVID-19 Government Response Tracker ... Health, education and public services China
In the media Grid Millions of people under lockdown for 1,100 cases. When will China’s zero-covid policy end? Thomas Hale says China's zero-covid lockdown strategy is unlikely to be sustainable. Thomas Hale COVID-19 Health, education and public services ... China
In the media The Guardian China accused of cyber-attacks on Ukraine before Russian invasion Ciaran Martin, a professor of practice at the Blavatnik School and former head of the NCSC, comments on speculation about Chinese cyber-attacks on Ukrainian targets. Ciaran Martin Digital, Cyber and AI China ... Ukraine
In the media The Guardian Shanghai begins locking down millions as China’s Covid cases surge Thomas Hale comments on Shanghai's phased lockdown and says that more Chinese cities are using restrictive measures than any other time since 2020. Thomas Hale COVID-19 COVID-19 Government Response Tracker ... China
In the media South China Morning Post China and Russia seek bigger security role in post-coup Burkina Faso Folashadé Soulé, senior research associate at the Global Economic Governance programme, says the coup in Burkina Faso could is unlikely to directly affect Chinese interests in the country. Folashadé Soulé-Kohndou Democracy and politics Global Economic Governance Programme ... Global governance Burkina Faso China
In the media The Observer How much longer can China keep up its zero-Covid strategy? Thomas Hale says the transition away from zero Covid in China may not be easy because society has got used to a low level of transmission. Thomas Hale COVID-19 Health, education and public services ... China
In the media Voice of America China’s zero COVID strategy braces for Omicron Thomas Hale says that all governments, China included, will need to develop plans for how to manage this disease on an ongoing basis, as COVID-19 is likely to become endemic. Thomas Hale COVID-19 Health ... Commission on State Fragility, Growth and Development Health, education and public services China
In the media The British Medical Journal COVID-19: Why China is sticking to “zero tolerance” public health measures Thomas Hale comments on China’s COVID-19 strategy and says that governments should continuously evaluate the costs and benefits of COVID-19 approaches. Thomas Hale COVID-19 COVID-19 Government Response Tracker ... Health, education and public services China