China’s social credit system, a subject of global scrutiny, is evolving differently than initially projected. Contrary to widespread belief, the system is not fully operational nationwide as of 2023, writes The Wire China The financial aspect, managed by the central bank, is more established, tracking over a billion individuals and numerous companies. However, the social […]
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