

643: Laowhy86 | How the Chinese Social Credit Score System Works Part One
8 snips Mar 29, 2022
Laowhy86, an American YouTuber who spent a decade documenting life in China, shares his gripping experiences. He delves into the intricate workings of China’s social credit system, revealing how it monitors citizens and affects their lives. With stories of surveillance and governmental control, he contrasts his initial positive views of China with harsh realities. Laowhy86 also discusses the CCP's propaganda tactics, his sudden flight from the country, and sheds light on myths that need debunking. It's a riveting glimpse into a society under tight scrutiny.
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SWAT Raid in Inner Mongolia
- Laowhy86 and Winston were raided by Chinese SWAT while filming a documentary in Inner Mongolia.
- The authorities suspected they were journalists covering separatist violence, highlighting the regime's paranoia.
Social Credit System: More Than Just Reviews
- The Chinese social credit system is not a simple Yelp-like review system.
- It's a formalized system with different implementations across cities, tied to privileges and punishments.
Rongcheng: Testing Ground for Social Credit
- The social credit system is being tested in Rongcheng, a city known for CCP pilot projects.
- Laowhy86 discovered official documents outlining the system's point-based structure and its connection to privileges.