Economist Podcasts The Intelligence: Surveilling China’s diaspora
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Apr 1, 2024 
Rosie Bloor, an International China correspondent for The Economist, sheds light on China's extensive surveillance of its diaspora and the chilling effects of state monitoring on freedom. Caitlin Talbot, who writes about culture, discusses the staggering amount of unexhibited treasures the world's museums hold, like Darwin's tortoise. They also touch on America's transformed skiing industry, focusing on new business models and how these shifts reflect consumer behavior. It's a captivating exploration of culture, surveillance, and industry evolution!
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Growing Diaspora
- The Chinese diaspora is large and growing, with 10.5 million people formerly holding Chinese citizenship living abroad.
- The pandemic increased the desire among elites to leave, but the reach of the Chinese Communist Party makes escape difficult.
Lack of Safe Havens
- Chinese people abroad face intimidation, isolation due to limited news sources, and potential prejudice.
- These factors combine to eliminate safe havens for those who leave China.
Rise of Season Passes
- Season passes in the skiing industry have shifted from a niche product to a dominant business model.
- Vail Resorts' Epic Pass, launched in 2008, offered access to multiple resorts at a lower price if purchased in advance.