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P293


Unveiling Chinese digital capital in global mobilities and encounters 
Convenors:
Yichen Rao (Utrecht University)
Carwyn Morris (Leiden Institute of Area Studies)
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Chairs:
Carwyn Morris (Leiden Institute of Area Studies)
Yichen Rao (Utrecht University)
Discussant:
Carwyn Morris (Leiden Institute of Area Studies)
Format:
Traditional Open Panel
Location:
NU-4B43
Sessions:
Friday 19 July, -
Time zone: Europe/Amsterdam

Short Abstract:

This panel aims to delve into the multifaceted social impacts arising from the recent surge of Chinese digital capital, critically examining their implications for global societies, economies, and cultures.

Long Abstract:

In the contemporary global landscape, the proliferation of Chinese digital capital has emerged as a defining force, reshaping the dynamics of power, influence, and connectivity on a worldwide scale, and becoming a new element of global China. This panel aims to delve into the multifaceted social impacts arising from the recent surge of Chinese digital capital, critically examining their implications for global societies, economies, and cultures.

Focusing on the intricate interplay between technological advancements, socio-cultural norms, and geopolitical implications, this panel seeks to unravel the complex ways in which Chinese digital capital has interacted with international political agenda regarding data, infrastructure and other critical resources as well as the intimate, moral dynamics in global users’ daily encounters with Chinese-made digital applications, devices, platforms, and services. Through a critical exploration of the encounters posed by the reach of these digital entities, we aim to foster a nuanced understanding of the broader implications of the market-driven globalization of Chinese digital capital in areas including but not limited to labor, popular culture and gaming, social media, restaurant culture, and finance.

Accepted papers:

Session 1 Friday 19 July, 2024, -