European Authorities Scrutinize Chinese EV Makers Over Data Security Concerns

European regulators are increasing scrutiny of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers as concerns grow over potential data security risks linked to connected cars operating on the continent’s roads. While fears of espionage have intensified in policy circles, experts say significant technical and regulatory questions

Indonesia Telecom Leader Warns of Digital Colonisation as China Promotes Open Source AI

Concerns over digital sovereignty are rising in Southeast Asia as artificial intelligence becomes a core layer of economic and strategic infrastructure. In Indonesia, one of the region’s largest telecom executives has warned that countries risk falling into a new form of digital colonisation

Europe seeks independent tech path as Macron urges stronger homegrown innovation

European leaders are placing fresh emphasis on building their own technology capabilities as the region works to reduce its reliance on major companies from the United States and China. During a speech at a digital sovereignty gathering in Berlin, French President Emmanuel Macron

U.S.–China Tech Rivalry Shifts Toward Quantum Computing Leadership

The technology rivalry between the United States and China is entering a new and more complex phase as both nations accelerate their investments in quantum computing. What began as a competition in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and 5G infrastructure has now moved into the

Digital Sovereignty and Geopolitical Risks

Digital sovereignty has emerged as a critical consideration in global geopolitics. Countries are increasingly asserting control over data, digital infrastructure, and technological standards to safeguard national security, economic interests, and strategic autonomy. For China, the pursuit of digital sovereignty encompasses domestic control over

The OS Alternative: China’s Quest to Replace Windows and Android

Government agencies push the adoption of homegrown operating systems like Kylin and HarmonyOS.By Dr. Alan Hughes | Telecoms & Space Policy Analyst China has long relied on U.S.-made operating systems like Windows and Android, but in 2025,the push for digital sovereignty has intensified