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The dystopian megacity bigger than Scotland where 2,600,000 cameras are always watching
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...
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