US tech enabled China's surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees in Nepal are paying the price
Summary
Chinese surveillance technology, enabled by US tech firms, has been widely deployed in Nepal, severely impacting Tibetan refugees by stifling protests and increasing monitoring near the India-Nepal border. Nepal's surveillance systems are connected to Chinese infrastructure, resulting in tighter controls and restrictions on Tibetans.
Key Points
- Chinese companies supply surveillance technology to Nepal, impacting Tibetan refugees and limiting their freedom.
- US technology has indirectly enabled China's global surveillance exports, despite security concerns.
- Nepal's surveillance infrastructure includes advanced facial recognition and AI, primarily using Chinese equipment.
- The Tibetan refugee population in Nepal has drastically declined due to increased surveillance and tightened border controls.
