China surveillance technology

How China Hinders Venezuelans’ Struggle for Democracy

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How China Hinders Venezuelans’ Struggle for Democracy

Advertisement Over the past week, the people of Venezuela have once again demonstrated their determination to bring about the political change they seek in the much-anticipated but highly restricted primary election to choose an opposition candidate to run against the country’s socialist dictator, Nicolás Maduro. Maduro’s regime is the main cause of the constant hunger … Read more

The Human Level of China’s Security State 

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The Human Level of China’s Security State 

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