Internet ecology and governance in mainland China: An observation of platform, algorithm and personal information risks

Oct 30, 2025·
Dylan Chiang
· 2 min read
Internet Ecology and Governance in Mainland China
Abstract
This speech will provide an in-depth analysis of the particularity and operating mechanism of mainland China’s Internet ecosystem, focusing on the strategies and challenges of large technology platforms in content governance, algorithm recommendation systems, and personal data protection. Lecturers will start from practical experience and share their observations and thoughts on network governance, platform economy, and digital social risks.
Event
General Course Lectures
Location

Daen 507 Classroom

Taipei,

Speech Overview

This speech will deeply explore the uniqueness and governance model of mainland China’s Internet ecosystem, and analyze the interaction between platforms, algorithms and personal information risks.

Main content

1. The particularity of mainland China’s Internet ecology

  • Concepts of cyber sovereignty and digital governance
  • The historical development trajectory of mainland Internet ecology
  • Comparison with international Internet governance models
  • Regulatory framework and policy evolution

2. Platform governance mechanism

  • Roles and responsibilities of large technology platforms
  • Content moderation and speech control
  • Platform monopoly and competition policy
  • Data governance and open strategy

3. Algorithm recommendation system

  • The central role of algorithms in the platform economy
  • How the recommendation algorithm works
  • Algorithmic transparency and explainability
  • Algorithmic bias and fairness issues

4. Personal data risk and protection

  • Current status of personal data collection and use
  • Privacy protection and regulatory challenges
  • Data security and cross-border transmission
  • User rights protection mechanism
  • Combination of artificial intelligence and network governance
  • International cooperation and conflict
  • Innovation development and risk control
  • Sustainable development of digital society

Lecturer introduction

Dylan Chiang, a cross-strait Internet and AI innovator, focuses on digital policy research and Internet ecological observation. With rich cross-field experience, he is committed to promoting cross-strait exchanges and understanding in the fields of network governance and digital innovation.

Speech information

  • Course: General Courses
  • Sponsor: National Institute of Development and Mainland China, Chinese Culture University
  • Date: October 30, 2025 (Thursday)
  • Time: 11:10 AM - 01:10 PM
  • Location: Classroom 507, Daen
  • Language: Chinese

General Course Lecture Topic: Internet Ecology and Governance in Mainland China Lecturer: Dylan Chiang Hosted by: National Institute of Development and Mainland China, Chinese Culture University Date: October 30, 2025 Time: 11:10 - 13:10 Location: Classroom 507, Daen

Internet Governance Chinese Mainland Platform Economy Algorithm Personal Data Protection Digital Policy