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Chinese Digital Infrastructures in Switzerland: The Narrative and Material Foundations of the "Digital Silk Road"

Conférence, Cours public
Ouvert au grand public
01.12.2026 16:15 - 17:45
Présentiel

This public lecture looks at the role of Chinese digital infrastructures in Switzerland and their connection to the wider "Digital Silk Road". It considers both the stories told about these technologies and the practical systems, technologies and interests behind them.
Quand?
01.12.2026 16:15 - 17:45
Où?
Site PER 21 / Salle F207
Bd de Pérolles 90, 1700 Fribourg
Organisation
Human-IST
Anna Jobin
anna.jobin@unifr.ch
Intervenants
Dr. Lena Kaufmann

CYCLE d'événements:
Digital Society: Digital Transformation in Society and Culture

This interdisciplinary lecture series is organized by the new Master minor programme «Digital Society». It presents various issues and areas of research in digital society and culture. What are the major contemporary challenges? Who are the major players and their roles, what are the stakes?
 

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