China's Citizen Spy Network and Surveillance State

This chapter explores the effectiveness of China's citizen spy network in maintaining control, comparing it with historical examples like the Stasi in East Germany. It delves into the centralized control of the Chinese Communist Party, the use of surveillance to prevent power concentration, and the impact on society with widespread informant networks. The discussion also touches on the role of economic development in China's lack of democratization and the comparisons to the US surveillance system post-9/11.