US Technology Fuels Chinese Surveillance of Tibetans in Nepal

An Associated Press investigation reveals that American technology is powering a sophisticated Chinese surveillance network targeting Tibetans in Nepal. Silicon Valley hardware and software, originally designed for public safety, are being repurposed by Chinese authorities to monitor, track, and silence refugees across the border. Human rights groups report that this digital dragnet has effectively closed the "Tibetan corridor," leading to a dramatic drop in escapes. The use of Western tech in transnational repression raises critical ethical questions for U.S. companies. Critics argue that without stricter export controls, Silicon Valley remains an unwitting partner in Beijing’s cross-border crackdown.