The Sentinel State
Surveillance and the Survival of Dictatorship in China
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Pemingxin's "The Sentinel State" delves into the intricate web of surveillance and control mechanisms employed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to maintain its grip on power.
The book examines the evolution of these systems, from traditional grassroots methods to sophisticated technological tools, and analyzes their impact on Chinese society.
It explores how the CCP leverages surveillance to identify and suppress dissent, manage social stability, and ultimately ensure the survival of its authoritarian regime.
The author provides a comprehensive overview of the CCP's surveillance apparatus, highlighting its reach and effectiveness in controlling information and shaping public opinion.
The book also discusses the implications of this pervasive surveillance for individual freedoms and human rights in China.
The book examines the evolution of these systems, from traditional grassroots methods to sophisticated technological tools, and analyzes their impact on Chinese society.
It explores how the CCP leverages surveillance to identify and suppress dissent, manage social stability, and ultimately ensure the survival of its authoritarian regime.
The author provides a comprehensive overview of the CCP's surveillance apparatus, highlighting its reach and effectiveness in controlling information and shaping public opinion.
The book also discusses the implications of this pervasive surveillance for individual freedoms and human rights in China.
