Inside China's citizen spy network

Delving into China's citizen spy network, the podcast explores the extensive surveillance system in the country, with 16 million informants aiding in monitoring the population. It covers the recruitment, roles, and information gathering methods of these citizen spies, as well as the historical evolution of surveillance tactics in China. The chapter also discusses comparisons to historical surveillance groups like the Stasi in East Germany and touches on the impact of surveillance on society and economic development.