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CIC Prince George and Toronto: Countering Disinformation in Taiwan (by Zoom)

December 11, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm PST

When: Wednesday, 11 December
Where: On Zoom
Time: 5 pm PT
Our Speaker: Ai-Men Lau

Taiwan has often been characterized as ground zero for the People’s Republic of China’s information and influence operations. This presentation will explore Taiwan’s resilience in countering disinformation from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). In this talk, the speaker will examine key strategies and initiatives deployed to combat foreign information manipulation and interference, particularly from the PRC during the most recent Taiwanese presidential elections. The webinar will also highlight Doublethink Lab work in analyzing and countering disinformation and shed light on how civil society plays a pivotal role in protecting democracy in Taiwan. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain deeper insights into Taiwan’s model of resilience in the digital age.

Our speaker, Ai-Men Lau is the social engagement team lead at Doublethink Lab and former advisor to Alliance Canada Hong Kong. She has appeared in Canadian media discussing Hong Kong and Canada-China relations and her articles have appeared in major Canadian newspapers. She has also testified before Canadian and European Parliaments on the political crackdown in Hong Kong and foreign interference. In her role at Doublethink Lab, she has conducted research on foreign transnational repression and the Chinese diaspora. She holds a Masters of Public Policy and a Bachelor of Social Work (with Distinction) from the University Calgary. She is currently based in Taipei, Taiwan.

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Details

  • Date: December 11, 2024
  • Time:
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm PST

Venue

  • Zoom

Organizer

  • CIC Prince George