Chinese state media Xinhua reported that President Xi Jinping visited the northern city of Tianjin on February 1 and 2, ahead of the traditional Lunar New Year. The visit continued a regular practice by Chinese leaders of engaging with grassroots communities as one year concludes and people from all walks of life slow down for … Read more
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Advertisement In their book “Surveillance State,” journalists Josh Chin and Liza Lin illustrate how Chinese authorities use an advanced national database, connecting identification documents, facial recognition data, fingerprints, and travel history. Additionally, China’s extensive network of CCTV cameras serves as a second, more powerful layer of scrutiny. The footage captured by these cameras is analyzed … Read more