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China’s New Digital ID Sparks More Censorship Fears

Beijing has introduced a digital certificate that carries personal information, including an individual’s biometric data and ID number.
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China’s New Digital ID Sparks More Censorship Fears
Artificial intelligence security cameras with facial recognition technology are seen at the 14th China International Exhibition on Public Safety and Security at the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing on Oct. 24, 2018. Nicolas Asfouri/AFP via Getty Images
Lily Zhou
By Lily Zhou
8/8/2024Updated: 8/8/2024
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Beijing has sparked new concerns for tighter censorship with a policy to introduce digital identifications for netizens.

The Chinese communist regime said the “voluntary” scheme is designed to streamline service processes, protect personal information, and reduce fraud. At the same time, criticisms that described the policy as a tool for censorship are being purged from social media.

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Lily Zhou is an Ireland-based reporter covering China news for The Epoch Times.
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