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The Surveillance State in China Began With Mao Says Minxin Pei

Democracy Paradox

CHAPTER

Informants and Spies in China's Surveillance State

This chapter explores the presence and recruitment of informants in China's surveillance state, including their backgrounds and roles. It also highlights the challenges in obtaining information about the system and emphasizes the need for a free society to fully comprehend its workings.

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