Despite backlash from certain pockets of their population, China’s facial recognition rollout now requires citizens to have their faces scanned when purchasing a new sim card. While the procedure is said to help authorities prevent fraud, the Republic’s ever-growing surveillance is worrying people both in and out of the country.

Produced by: Christine Wong

Presented by: Richard Bradbury, Arcindh Yuvaraj, & Freda Liu

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Tags:  Surveillance,  Technology,  Facial Recognition,  Personal Finance,  Personal Development,  Managerial Resources/Development