[Air-L] CfP – Special Issue: "Digital China: Transforming Technology, Governance, and Society"

[Dechun Zhang]

Dear colleagues,

Apologies for the cross-posting! Dechun Zhang (University of Copenhagen) and Wenting Yu (Hong Kong Polytechnic University) are organizing a special issue at Journal of Chinese Current Affairs (https://journals.sagepub.com/page/cca/call-for-papers?pbEditor=true) titled “Digital China: Technology, Governance, and the Reshaping of Society.”

This special issue examines the profound impact of digital technology on society, governance, and public life, with a focus on China’s rapid digital transformation. As technologies such as AI, IoT, and big data reshape daily life, their influence on political, economic, and social structures is equally significant. We aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of China’s evolving digital society, its global influence, and the challenges it presents for governance, online participation, policy, and culture. We welcome both empirical studies (qualitative, quantitative, computational, and mixed-methods) and theoretical contributions addressing various aspects of the digital society. Contributors are invited to explore, but are not limited to, the following themes:

  *   Digital Governance & State Control
  *   AI, Big Data & Surveillance
  *   Digital Propaganda & Nationalism
  *   Online Activism & Political Participation
  *   Digital Authoritarianism & International Propaganda
  *   Cultural Transformation & Social Media
  *   E-commerce & Smart Cities
  *   Data Protection & Privacy Laws
  *   Digital Health & Healthcare Technology
  *   Technology & Social Inequality
  *   Technology & Environmental Surveillance
  *   Ethics of AI & Digital Technologies

The deadline for abstract submission is April 25. Please consider submitting and spreading the word. If you have any questions, feel free to contact guest editor Dechun Zhang (dzha at hum.ku.dk)

Best wishes,
Dechun