ABSTRACT
The rise of China as an economic and military superpower has created tensions and misgivings with other well-established hegemonies such as the United States, the European Union, and Japan, who now reluctantly observe how the Asian giant has expanded their presence in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. However, this technological adoption is immune to conflicts in a region where corruption, the abuse of power and censorship is persistent. Citizens are concerned the possible backlash and potential negative use of technology by authorities under the argument of improving surveillance and prosecuting crime. As the popularization of digital media grows across the developing world, millions of new customers are opening email accounts and sharing information on their social media profiles. Media corporations, however, are the only sector that are greatly interested in private data. Information is crucial for the government to set proper social policies, recollect taxes, and deliver enhanced public services.
