Is someone in debt nearby? Chinese court uses chat app to alert people as part of social credit system
The debt map is accessed via a mini-program on WeChat. Photo: Weibo
Is someone in debt nearby? Chinese court uses chat app to alert people as part of social credit system
- Map in WeChat mini-program developed by Hebei Higher Court identifies nearby debtors, while users can also report people to the court
- Chinese government’s expanding social credit system already prevents those with debts buying travel tickets and sending children to expensive schools
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Updated: Tuesday, 19 Feb, 2019 10:51am
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The debt map is accessed via a mini-program on WeChat. Photo: Weibo
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