Daria Impiombato
@dariimpio.bsky.social
China, tech, media, human rights, grassroots movements | Analyst @ASPI_ICPC | Calabrese ☀️ | Proud feminist 🌈 | she/her | Views my own
Newsletter: Aussie China News https://dariimpio.substack.com/
Newsletter: Aussie China News https://dariimpio.substack.com/
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A video circulating on Russian Telegram claims to show Chinese-speaking soldiers fighting for Russia in Selidove, Ukraine.
One of them has written “Li Jingjing was here” on a wall.
(Via Teacher Li: twitter.com/whyyoutouzhe... )
One of them has written “Li Jingjing was here” on a wall.
(Via Teacher Li: twitter.com/whyyoutouzhe... )
March 4, 2025 at 2:08 AM
A video circulating on Russian Telegram claims to show Chinese-speaking soldiers fighting for Russia in Selidove, Ukraine.
One of them has written “Li Jingjing was here” on a wall.
(Via Teacher Li: twitter.com/whyyoutouzhe... )
One of them has written “Li Jingjing was here” on a wall.
(Via Teacher Li: twitter.com/whyyoutouzhe... )
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NEW: Elon Musk bypassed Biden to help arrange a prisoner swap between Iran and Italy. Iran traded Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for an Iranian man indicted by the Justice Dept. Biden's aides say it's a bad deal. Our @nytimes.com story: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/w...
January 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
NEW: Elon Musk bypassed Biden to help arrange a prisoner swap between Iran and Italy. Iran traded Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for an Iranian man indicted by the Justice Dept. Biden's aides say it's a bad deal. Our @nytimes.com story: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/w...
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Here's me, nearly two years ago in the Sydney Morning Herald, advocating for comprehensive legislation to address all current and future state-controlled apps from authoritarian regimes, rather than focusing solely on banning TikTok.
www.smh.com.au/technology/i...
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January 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Here's me, nearly two years ago in the Sydney Morning Herald, advocating for comprehensive legislation to address all current and future state-controlled apps from authoritarian regimes, rather than focusing solely on banning TikTok.
www.smh.com.au/technology/i...
www.smh.com.au/technology/i...
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The ban-or-sell law may set up American policymakers for years of “whack-a-mole” with various apps that violate requirements not to be controlled by a foreign adversary, said @dariimpio.bsky.social, a China analyst at @aspi-org.bsky.social. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
‘TikTok refugees’ flock to another (heavily censored) Chinese app
The social media app Xiaohongshu, literally “Little Red Book” but often called “RedNote,” has seen a sudden influx in American users as a TikTok ban looms.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The ban-or-sell law may set up American policymakers for years of “whack-a-mole” with various apps that violate requirements not to be controlled by a foreign adversary, said @dariimpio.bsky.social, a China analyst at @aspi-org.bsky.social. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
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The release of Mohammad Abedini follows Iran's recent freeing of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, sparking speculation that Sala may have been a bargaining chip.
Italy releases Iranian man wanted by U.S. over drone attack that killed 3 soldiers
The release of Mohammad Abedini follows Iran's recent freeing of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, sparking speculation that Sala may have been a bargaining chip.
www.npr.org
January 13, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The release of Mohammad Abedini follows Iran's recent freeing of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, sparking speculation that Sala may have been a bargaining chip.
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NEW: Platformer has obtained the dehumanizing new guidelines moderating what people can now say about trans people on Facebook and Instagram. Employees tell me these changes are likely to inspire more violence against LGBT people: www.platformer.news/meta-new-tra...
January 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
NEW: Platformer has obtained the dehumanizing new guidelines moderating what people can now say about trans people on Facebook and Instagram. Employees tell me these changes are likely to inspire more violence against LGBT people: www.platformer.news/meta-new-tra...
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These teenagers and young men — 95% of whom are Black, Latinx, or Filipino — earn between $2.20 and $4 per hour, plus an additional $1 an hour when they’re actively fighting fires, according to the DJJ. ⤵️
In California, Incarcerated Teenagers Help Fight Wildfires
"You’re put in danger every time you’re on the fire line.”
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January 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
These teenagers and young men — 95% of whom are Black, Latinx, or Filipino — earn between $2.20 and $4 per hour, plus an additional $1 an hour when they’re actively fighting fires, according to the DJJ. ⤵️
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Jan Michálek, a Czech TikToker with over a million followers, accepted an all-expenses-paid trip to China via a Czechia-based agency, where he collaborated with a crew from state-owned China Radio International.
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TikToker’s Trip to China: The Influencer or the Influenced? – chinaobservers
This article is part of a series of articles authored by young, aspiring China scholars under the Future CHOICE initiative . China has been cultivating a
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January 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Jan Michálek, a Czech TikToker with over a million followers, accepted an all-expenses-paid trip to China via a Czechia-based agency, where he collaborated with a crew from state-owned China Radio International.
chinaobservers.eu/tiktokers-tr... @dariimpio.bsky.social @mattknight.bsky.social
chinaobservers.eu/tiktokers-tr... @dariimpio.bsky.social @mattknight.bsky.social
Our team at Cyber, Tech & Security @aspi-org.bsky.social has published the last edition of our Monthly Roundup, summarising the big news of 2024 and looking out at what to expect in 2025 - have a read!
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The Monthly Roundup: 2024 in Cyber & Tech
ASPI Cyber, Technology & Security analysts write on the issues that have defined 2024 in the field – and what 2025 might have in store.
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December 20, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Our team at Cyber, Tech & Security @aspi-org.bsky.social has published the last edition of our Monthly Roundup, summarising the big news of 2024 and looking out at what to expect in 2025 - have a read!
aspicts.substack.com/p/the-monthl...
aspicts.substack.com/p/the-monthl...
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Secondo l’inchiesta di BBC un'azienda italiana usava i pomodori provenienti dallo Xinjiang per i i suoi prodotti distribuiti all'estero, che però venivano descritti in vari modi come “italiani”
L'inchiesta di BBC sui concentrati di pomodoro venduti come “italiani” e prodotti col lavoro forzato in Cina - Il Post
Le accuse riguardano soprattutto un'azienda italiana e i suoi prodotti distribuiti all'estero
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December 4, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Secondo l’inchiesta di BBC un'azienda italiana usava i pomodori provenienti dallo Xinjiang per i i suoi prodotti distribuiti all'estero, che però venivano descritti in vari modi come “italiani”
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🎙️ NEW PODCAST 🎙️
In the latest episode of Stop the World, David Wroe sits down with Kevin Yam and Ted Hui - two of the world's most prominent exiled Hong Kong democracy activists - to discuss the current state of democracy in Hong Kong.
🎧 Don't miss it! Listen now 👉 bit.ly/3ZjPWWr
In the latest episode of Stop the World, David Wroe sits down with Kevin Yam and Ted Hui - two of the world's most prominent exiled Hong Kong democracy activists - to discuss the current state of democracy in Hong Kong.
🎧 Don't miss it! Listen now 👉 bit.ly/3ZjPWWr
December 3, 2024 at 10:13 PM
🎙️ NEW PODCAST 🎙️
In the latest episode of Stop the World, David Wroe sits down with Kevin Yam and Ted Hui - two of the world's most prominent exiled Hong Kong democracy activists - to discuss the current state of democracy in Hong Kong.
🎧 Don't miss it! Listen now 👉 bit.ly/3ZjPWWr
In the latest episode of Stop the World, David Wroe sits down with Kevin Yam and Ted Hui - two of the world's most prominent exiled Hong Kong democracy activists - to discuss the current state of democracy in Hong Kong.
🎧 Don't miss it! Listen now 👉 bit.ly/3ZjPWWr
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In this episode of Stop the World, Ted Hui discusses the significance of the recent sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong.
"It's a historic turning point of the judiciary turning from democracy, from freedom, and from judicial independence".
Hear more 👉 bit.ly/3ZjPWWr
"It's a historic turning point of the judiciary turning from democracy, from freedom, and from judicial independence".
Hear more 👉 bit.ly/3ZjPWWr
December 4, 2024 at 4:10 AM
In this episode of Stop the World, Ted Hui discusses the significance of the recent sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong.
"It's a historic turning point of the judiciary turning from democracy, from freedom, and from judicial independence".
Hear more 👉 bit.ly/3ZjPWWr
"It's a historic turning point of the judiciary turning from democracy, from freedom, and from judicial independence".
Hear more 👉 bit.ly/3ZjPWWr
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As China tightens its grip on governance in Hong Kong and puts democracy activists under greater pressure, what can we expect for the future of the region?
In the latest episode of Stop the World, Kevin Yam provides his thoughts on the future of democracy in 🇭🇰.
🎧 Listen here 👉 bit.ly/3ZjPWWr
In the latest episode of Stop the World, Kevin Yam provides his thoughts on the future of democracy in 🇭🇰.
🎧 Listen here 👉 bit.ly/3ZjPWWr
December 5, 2024 at 3:23 AM
As China tightens its grip on governance in Hong Kong and puts democracy activists under greater pressure, what can we expect for the future of the region?
In the latest episode of Stop the World, Kevin Yam provides his thoughts on the future of democracy in 🇭🇰.
🎧 Listen here 👉 bit.ly/3ZjPWWr
In the latest episode of Stop the World, Kevin Yam provides his thoughts on the future of democracy in 🇭🇰.
🎧 Listen here 👉 bit.ly/3ZjPWWr
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The term ‘northern frontier culture’ appears to be part of the CCP’s growing campaign to weaken Mongolian ethnic identity and instead push a Han-centric national identity through the elimination of Mongolian language education and other measures. www.aspistrategist.org.au/northern-fro...
December 4, 2024 at 5:30 AM
The term ‘northern frontier culture’ appears to be part of the CCP’s growing campaign to weaken Mongolian ethnic identity and instead push a Han-centric national identity through the elimination of Mongolian language education and other measures. www.aspistrategist.org.au/northern-fro...
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Read the full report here: www.aspi.org.au/report/persu...
November 28, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Read the full report here: www.aspi.org.au/report/persu...
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A new report from @aspi-org.bsky.social has taken a look at the emergence of persuasive technologies being designed, developed and deployed in China. GUEST: @dariimpio.bsky.social www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Could China's persuasive technologies soon pull the strings in the West? - ABC listen
In the brave new world of generative artificial intelligence, wearable devices and brain-computer interfaces, our hearts and minds are up for grabs.
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November 28, 2024 at 9:44 PM
A new report from @aspi-org.bsky.social has taken a look at the emergence of persuasive technologies being designed, developed and deployed in China. GUEST: @dariimpio.bsky.social www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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Very proud of the ASPI team that researched and wrote this report, including @dariimpio.bsky.social @nathanattrill.bsky.social @fergus.bsky.social and Tilla Hoja. With amazing cover art by @badiucao.bsky.social!
November 26, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Very proud of the ASPI team that researched and wrote this report, including @dariimpio.bsky.social @nathanattrill.bsky.social @fergus.bsky.social and Tilla Hoja. With amazing cover art by @badiucao.bsky.social!
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Companies based in other countries are developing this technology too. No matter where they are developed, persuasive technologies pose complex risks to human freedoms.
But risks are far higher when an entire technology ecosystem is under the control of an authoritarian state.
But risks are far higher when an entire technology ecosystem is under the control of an authoritarian state.
November 26, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Companies based in other countries are developing this technology too. No matter where they are developed, persuasive technologies pose complex risks to human freedoms.
But risks are far higher when an entire technology ecosystem is under the control of an authoritarian state.
But risks are far higher when an entire technology ecosystem is under the control of an authoritarian state.
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ASPI has identified leading Chinese companies including Midu, Goertek, Suishi, Silicon Intelligence, and others that are developing next-generation persuasive technologies and putting them to work for China's propaganda, public security, and/or military bureaus.
November 26, 2024 at 4:52 PM
ASPI has identified leading Chinese companies including Midu, Goertek, Suishi, Silicon Intelligence, and others that are developing next-generation persuasive technologies and putting them to work for China's propaganda, public security, and/or military bureaus.
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China’s commercial sector is already a global leader in developing and using persuasive technologies. This presents a risk that the CCP could use persuasive technologies commercially developed in China to pursue illiberal and authoritarian ends, both domestically and abroad.
November 26, 2024 at 4:51 PM
China’s commercial sector is already a global leader in developing and using persuasive technologies. This presents a risk that the CCP could use persuasive technologies commercially developed in China to pursue illiberal and authoritarian ends, both domestically and abroad.
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Emerging persuasive technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI), ambient technologies and neurotechnology interact with the human mind and body in far more intimate and subconscious ways, and at far greater speed and efficiency, than previous technologies.
November 26, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Emerging persuasive technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI), ambient technologies and neurotechnology interact with the human mind and body in far more intimate and subconscious ways, and at far greater speed and efficiency, than previous technologies.
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The rapid adoption of persuasive technologies—any digital system that shapes users’ behaviors by exploiting physiological and cognitive vulnerabilities—will challenge national security in ways that are difficult to predict.
Full report here:
www.aspi.org.au/report/persu...
Full report here:
www.aspi.org.au/report/persu...
Persuasive technologies in China: implications for the future of national security
Persuasive technologies in China: Implications for the future of national security
www.aspi.org.au
November 26, 2024 at 4:51 PM
The rapid adoption of persuasive technologies—any digital system that shapes users’ behaviors by exploiting physiological and cognitive vulnerabilities—will challenge national security in ways that are difficult to predict.
Full report here:
www.aspi.org.au/report/persu...
Full report here:
www.aspi.org.au/report/persu...
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New ASPI report: We identify several prominent Chinese companies that are putting persuasive technologies to work for China’s propaganda, military and public-security agencies.
What are persuasive technologies and why does this matter for democracies? Keep reading:
What are persuasive technologies and why does this matter for democracies? Keep reading:
November 26, 2024 at 4:50 PM
New ASPI report: We identify several prominent Chinese companies that are putting persuasive technologies to work for China’s propaganda, military and public-security agencies.
What are persuasive technologies and why does this matter for democracies? Keep reading:
What are persuasive technologies and why does this matter for democracies? Keep reading:
🆕 report by ASPI's amazing China Investigations and Analysis team!
Which persuasive technologies are Chinese companies developing, and how does this intersect with party-state objectives and the future of national security?
Which persuasive technologies are Chinese companies developing, and how does this intersect with party-state objectives and the future of national security?
🚨NEW ASPI REPORT🚨: ‘Persuasive technologies in China: Implications for the future of national security’ by @dariimpio.bsky.social, myself, Albert Zhang, @fergus.bsky.social, & @bethanyallen.bsky.social. Find it here: www.aspi.org.au/report/persu...
November 26, 2024 at 6:57 AM
🆕 report by ASPI's amazing China Investigations and Analysis team!
Which persuasive technologies are Chinese companies developing, and how does this intersect with party-state objectives and the future of national security?
Which persuasive technologies are Chinese companies developing, and how does this intersect with party-state objectives and the future of national security?
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There’s an urgent need for more fit-for-purpose, proactive and adaptive approaches to regulating persuasive technologies. Accordingly, we set out policy recommendations focused on preparing for and countering the potential malicious use of the next generation of those technologies.
November 26, 2024 at 5:14 AM
There’s an urgent need for more fit-for-purpose, proactive and adaptive approaches to regulating persuasive technologies. Accordingly, we set out policy recommendations focused on preparing for and countering the potential malicious use of the next generation of those technologies.