China’s Surveillance State Pushes Deeper Into Citizens’ Lives

SHANGHAI — In many parts of Xi Jinping’s China, the state surveillance and Covid-19 control system kicks in as soon as you walk out the door in the morning.
The day could start with a government-mandated Covid test from workers wearing white hazmat suits. Without evidence of negative outcomes, public spaces are limited, including office buildings, grocery stores, and parks.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/xi-china-surveillance-covid-11666187151 China’s Surveillance State Pushes Deeper Into Citizens’ Lives