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China’s government has started developing a “social credit system” which some observers believe will increase the collection and sharing of data about Chinese citizens, public officials and companies. Meant to improve governance and market order, the system is being tested using “blacklists” – or, in some communities, point “scores” – to incentivise citizen and corporate behaviour.
A recent scandal in Henan province that saw protesters issued bogus red health codes to restrict their movements shows how open the system is to misuse.
A respite from wearing masks in summer makes sense, although we should still wear them on crowded public transport. Such a move does not mean dropping our guard. It is more a statement of confidence.
President’s address at centenary celebrations makes clear that the nation, its people and the party are inseparable and that no force, domestic or foreign, can change a system that has delivered so much.
There has been widespread confusion as to what exactly the nationwide model will entail; authorities have to ensure transparency and fairness
Labels are damaging and undermine our push for a more diverse world. We must avoid them at all costs.
- There’s no scary algorithm behind the system amassing data and deciding an individual’s worth to society, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t concerns
American communities try to balance the benefits of new technology with the threats of a surveillance state.
The UN agency’s recommendations come more than a month after China introduced its own set of ethical guidelines governing artificial intelligence.
Trade and Technology Council is an effort to counter China’s often disruptive global footprint through multinational partnership, a goal of President Joe Biden.
China is considering narrowing the gender gap in retirement age, a move that will also mean a realignment of state pensions and childcare provisions.
Beijing’s campaign to eliminate absolute poverty, which started in 2015 and was said to have been accomplished last year, also coincided with a rise in inequality.
Daughter of a man executed for murder is found liable by a Chinese court for his debts, and when the nine-year-old cannot pay, she is sanctioned under social credit system. After an outcry, the court reverses its decision.
A company backed by Xiaomi, JD.com’s fintech unit and AI unicorn Megvii is set to become China’s second personal credit ratings agency.
The aim is to build a much more accurate picture of a user’s credit profile by using a range of online data as opposed to traditional credit scoring.
The Suzhou Civility Code, still under trial, earns comparison with Black Mirror and outdated ideas of governance in the Qing dynasty.
China’s social credit system is a set of databases and initiatives that monitor and assess the trustworthiness of individuals, companies and government entities.
Some officials are looking at options to tie health codes to fitness, education and pension services, but it’s fueling data privacy concerns
China’s taking tougher measures to screen travelers coming in from overseas, where coronavirus cases are soaring
Shanghai wants to punish those who conceal contact with coronavirus patients
China’s trade war with the US dominates the most read economy stories of the year along with the Hong Kong dollar peg to the US dollar, China's social credit system and Huawei.
Legislation needs to be in place to stop abusive use of social credit, a state newspaper says
Companies fear inclusion in China’s corporate social credit system, which can result in punishment for bad behaviour.
Social security ministry says individuals and companies that break law could face credit blacklisting on top of criminal penalties.
Netizens are increasingly vocal about the country’s broadening social credit programs
Founders of Ofo, LeEco and now Smartisan have to navigate China’s punishing debtor blacklist
China’s corporate social credit system is feared by foreign governments and business figures and is a growing topic of conversation in Donald Trump’s White House.
Rewards on offer in two non-punitive test schemes not enough to generate broad community interest, researcher says.
Through blacklists and awarding points, China's social credit system is an experiment in social engineering
Though it hasn’t been formally launched, the system has already been used to force international firms to adopt Chinese values on politically sensitive issues.
Rewards via a mini-program on the app are announced by a court in Hangzhou, which promotes the chance to ‘participate in whistle-blowing’ in line with China’s social credit system.
The National Reform and Development Commission has completed its initial assessments, which will be used to label firms excellent, good, fair or poor.
