Shuguang Zhou

HIGH TECH, LOW LIFE follows the journey of two of China’s first citizen reporters as they travel the country – chronicling underreported news and social issues stories. Armed with laptops, cell phones, and digital cameras they develop skills as independent one-man news stations while learning to navigate China’s evolving censorship regulations and avoiding the risk of political persecution. The film follows 57-year-old “Tiger Temple,” who earns the title of China’s first citizen reporter after he impulsively documents an unfolding murder and 27-year-old “Zola” who recognizes the opportunity to increase his fame and future prospects by reporting on sensitive news throughout China.

Depuis les premières attaques de hackers chinois contre des sites américains dans les années 2000 jusqu’aux récents vols de documents diplomatiques européens, en passant par l'offensive du géant Huawei sur la 5G, enquête et révélations sur l'émergence de la cyberpuissance chinoise.