“In the wake of the Internet getting shut down in Egypt - something that also happened in Xinjiang - I know that there are groups working on ways to help people get online when domestic networks get shut down. This could also be of use to some people in China.”

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.