Chongqing, a megacity in China with 30 million residents, is recognized as the world’s most surveilled city, featuring an extensive CCTV network that monitors every street and neighborhood through a grid system. The city has nearly 2.6 million cameras, equating to one for every six residents, part of a broader mass surveillance strategy by the Chinese government, which aims to enhance public safety and support the social credit system. This system is perceived positively by many citizens, who view surveillance as a service that addresses local needs, despite concerns about privacy and control.
