Jing‐Bao Nie

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Jing-Bao Nie is a leading voice in the ethics of elder care and the intersection of technology and social justice in China. His research focuses on the systemic vulnerabilities faced by older adults, particularly the underreported crisis of nanny-induced elder abuse. Nie’s major contribution lies in critically examining how unregulated caregiving—where "bao mu" often lack professional training and consistent background checks—creates a dangerous environment for the elderly. In his 2025 work, he pioneers a framework for how technologies, from monitoring systems to digital verification tools, can be ethically deployed to protect this vulnerable population. While his most-cited paper is early in its impact, Nie’s work is foundational for a growing field that bridges gerontology, bioethics, and human-computer interaction. His scholarship is notable for its unflinching look at a taboo subject, advocating for systemic reform rather than individual blame. For students and researchers, Nie’s research offers a crucial, real-world case study in how technology can either reinforce or dismantle structures of abuse, making his contributions essential reading for anyone working in elder care, Chinese social policy, or applied ethics.