2. The Canary in the Coalmine
How the Himalayas became the front line for a cyber war. The Dalai Lama’s office comes under attack. After dissidents it’s major companies – including Google.
Could growing tensions lead to conflict? The rise of China is the defining challenge of our times – how far to co-operate, compete or confront? But has the West taken its eye off the ball? BBC Security Correspondent Gordon Corera looks at the points of friction in recent history, from espionage to free speech, the battle over technology and claims of political interference. This is a story about the competition to shape the world order. He speaks to politicians, spies, dissidents and those who’ve been caught up in the growing tension between China and the West.
Presenter: Gordon Corera
Series Producer: John Murphy
Sound Designer: Eloise Whitmore (Naked Productions)
Programme Coordinator: Katie Morrison
Series Editor: Penny Murphy
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- Tue 14 May 202413:45BBC Radio 4
- Tue 21 Jan 202511:45BBC Radio 4
- Wed 22 Jan 202500:30BBC Radio 4
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The History Podcast
History in close-up, through the people who were there.
