“I don't think there's any serious discussion inside the Chinese government about liberalising. I don't think anything's going to change in China until enough Chinese say, 'We're not going to play this game any more.'”

American journalist and digital rights advocate, Rebecca MacKinnon has spent decades examining the intersection of technology, media, and governance. She is best known for her work on internet freedom, censorship, and the ethical implications of digital platforms, often bridging academic research with practical policy recommendations.