John Lee is director of the consultancy East West Futures . He is also a researcher at the Leiden Asia Center, a consultant for the International Institute for Strategic Studies and Co-lead on the EU China Semiconductor Observatory.  John’s research focuses on China and digital technology, in particular the semiconductor industry, China’s cyberspace governance regime, and future telecommunications networks. Previously he was a senior analyst at the Mercator Institute for China Studies and worked at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Department of Defence. 

Last Updated: February 3, 2023

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