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The Surveillance State in China Began With Mao Says Minxin Pei

Democracy Paradox

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The Concept of a Surveillance State

This chapter explores the concept of a surveillance state and compares China's system to other authoritarian regimes, highlighting its better organization, resources, and expansiveness. It also discusses how surveillance changes society and behaviors within China, including the use of blacklists and a national database for tracking movements.

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