For English readers:
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China monitors visitors closely, journalist Marc discovered: 'Everyone is seen as a potential spy'
― Journalist Marc Hofer discovered by chance that the Chinese government keeps very detailed information about him.
"Imagine this: you are in China and suddenly discover that you are being watched everywhere. By collecting and connecting personal data, the Chinese government tracks not only its own citizens but also foreigners closely. …"
Thank you Frederik_Borgesius@akademienl.social
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