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China’s biggest protests since Tiananmen Square

Today, Explained

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The Evolution of China's Surveillance State

This chapter explores the historical development of China's surveillance apparatus from its inception during Mao Zedong's era to modern implementations influenced by American technology. It emphasizes the convergence of governmental and corporate interests in information control, highlighting the similarities between China's methods and those of Silicon Valley companies.

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