China's Internet ID System: Surveillance and Control Mechanisms

China's internet ID system represents a significant increase in government surveillance over its citizens' online activities.

### Surveillance and Control: The Chinese Internet ID and Certification System
* 🌐 The spread of the internet has revolutionized daily life, but in China, an **internet certificate may soon be required for access**, reflecting a **new level of control over citizens**.
* 📅 On July 26, the Chinese government announced plans for an **internet ID and certification system**, potentially affecting **over a billion users** who will need to undergo **real-name verification** to obtain their electronic identity certificates.
* 📱 Citizens must download the National Network Identity Certification app to access the internet, despite claims of **voluntary participation**, as highlighted by Dr. Tian Nian, who suggests this app acts as a form of **surveillance software**.
* 🔍 This system mirrors the health code initiative used during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling the government to **monitor citizens' online activities and personal data**, raising concerns about **privacy erosion**.
* 🎥 China has established the world's largest video surveillance network, with over **27.6 million CCTV cameras**, ensuring that **nearly every citizen is monitored**, as noted by various experts.
* 🔒 The integration of **advanced facial recognition technology** allows for **real-time tracking of individuals**, even in educational settings, demonstrating the **extent of surveillance in daily life**.
* 📚 A recent book titled "The New Era of State Surveillance" discusses how the Chinese government employs digital technology to monitor citizens, revealing the **significant implications for privacy and freedom**.
* ⚖ The U.S. has taken legal action against Chinese officials for their role in **international surveillance and harassment**, indicating the **global reach of China's surveillance strategies** and the **need for awareness**.

Hello, I am Jin Tae 3 from Korea in China. The spread of the internet has provided many conveniences for people, and now using the internet has become a daily activity for most individuals. However, have you ever heard that you need an internet certificate to use the internet? This is currently happening in China. In fact, the Chinese people live under control within visible and invisible subjects. I will explain why I say this in this video. On July 26, the Ministry of Public Security and the National Internet Information Office of China announced plans to introduce an internet ID and internet certification system. As a result, over a billion internet users in China may need to obtain an internet ID and internet certificate to access the internet in the future. This news has caused a significant reaction amid China's strict information management, and even professors from Tsinghua University have raised questions about it. So,

What are internet IDs and the internet certification system? It is a system where the government voluntarily issues a unified certificate to one billion internet users. First, after going through real-name verification, users receive an electronic internet identity certificate that includes their internet ID. Then, citizens must download an app called the National Network Identity Certification Test Version, and they must complete all these processes to access the internet. Although the deadline for public opinion on this system was August 25, the app has already been released in several application stores in China. It has been integrated into internet apps such as Taobao, WeChat, and Xiaohongshu. Dr. Tian Nian, the president of a university in the United States, argues that while the Chinese government claims this system is voluntary, in reality, users have no choice but to download the network identity certification app. Once this app is installed on your phone, it...

모든 행동을 준공이 알게 된다. 예를 들어, 당신이 어디로 차를 몰고 갔는지, 몇 장의 사진을 찍었는지, 누구와 통화했는지 등 모든 정보를 파악할 수 있게 된다. 즉, 이 앱은 휴대폰에 설치되는 스파이 소프트웨어로 당신을 감시하는 것이다. 또한, 정부는 인터넷 신분 인증이 있으면 다른 플랫폼을 사용할 때 이름, 주소, 전화번호 등을 제공할 필요가 없다고 주장한다. 그러나 사실상 정부는 가장 가치 있는 게임 데이터를 이들 플랫폼으로부터 정부의 손으로 이전시켜 이를 중앙에서 관리하는 것이다. 메일 관찰에 따르면 블로가 왕지는 중공 정부가 두 가지 방법으로 국민을 감시하고 있다고 생각한다. 현실 공간에서는 CCTV를 통해 감시하고, 가상 공간에서는 인터넷 아이디를 사용하여 추적한다. 이는 건강 코드와 유사한 방식이다. 건강 코드란 중공 정부가 코로나19 방역을 위해 도입한 시스템으로, 개인의 건강 정보와 활동 정보를 추적하고 분석하는 시스템이다.

After individuals submit their information online, it is reviewed at the end to generate a QR code for them. This QR code must always be carried wherever they go, serving as an electronic certificate for people's entry. According to Professor Labor Lee from Tsinghua University’s Law School, in physical spaces, CCTV is installed everywhere for facial recognition, while in virtual spaces, people are tracked using internet IDs and their online activities are monitored through internet certificates. Metaphorically speaking, internet IDs and the internet certification system can be considered an upgraded version of health codes, functioning similarly. This method of control is the same as health codes, merely applying health codes for normal social control continuously. This constant application poses a more serious social risk than health codes during the pandemic. The various issues arising from the use of health codes were almost similar.

There is a high possibility that almost all issues arising from the use of health codes will recur in similar forms. According to Radio Free Asia, as of 2022, the number of CCTV cameras installed in China reached 27.6 million. This means that approximately 1.4 billion Chinese people are under surveillance by an average of two CCTV cameras each. First, let’s watch this video. The Chinese government claims that there are no blind spots in their nationwide surveillance. Every action of the citizens is thoroughly monitored. The screen shows CCTV cameras installed throughout the city. China has built the world's largest video surveillance network, with over 20 million CCTV cameras alone. This large-scale project is known as the Sky Net, and it is said to be the eyes that protect the citizens. An elderly woman has been away from home for four hours, and the police have calculated her walking speed to set a focus search area within a 5km range on the electronic map. Within this range, there are about 100,000 people. Therefore, it was developed in China.

We use a next-generation facial recognition artificial intelligence system. Nearly a thousand CCTV cameras in key areas capture facial images in real-time and send them to the control center. The backend system processes the photos. This system analyzes tens of thousands of images per second and performs millions of calculations, demonstrating an immense identification and computational ability that humans cannot achieve. This is our facial recognition camera. As soon as an elderly person passes through this area, her facial photo is taken, and we can know where she is through the backend system. In a classroom in Baoding City, Hebei Province, China, numerous surveillance cameras are installed on the ceiling. Each camera is placed above the students' heads and can rotate 360 degrees, capturing all of the students' actions. This is the basic configuration of our classroom. The cameras are paired with touchscreen desks, which are standard educational equipment. Next is China.

This is the Cheonan system of the school. It is said that this system does not even miss small flying insects. It is truly a technology that amazes people. Today, we will explore the mysterious backend system of the smart campus. Let's take a look at how this system covers all areas of the school. This campus switches screens every two seconds, and when someone passes by, the camera follows that person. You can see that everyone is being monitored. This side has a more advanced system. This part monitors classrooms and the cafeteria, while the other side monitors the campus environment. The campus environment is displayed on the screen. It follows the movements of individuals and, if there is movement, this system automatically connects to the next system and can rotate 360 degrees. In China, various surveillance systems exist everywhere.

Recently, a Chinese netizen discovered that their home network was monitoring them. This netizen often felt that their internet was slowing down, so they checked the system and found out that it was automatically scanning all network devices connected to their home every ten minutes and sending the information away. Upon realizing this, they felt scared. 

On July 23, a Chinese netizen posted on a social forum that they had recently been experiencing frequent internet slowdowns at home. To investigate which background services were running, they found an entry called data correction service. After researching on their Android system, they discovered that this service was scanning all connected network devices in their home every ten minutes. It collected the hostnames, IP addresses, and even the network latency of the devices and sent this information to a site called gc.com.

All smart devices in the house were being monitored to see if someone had connected to the network. Even the name of Lee Ho's Wi-Fi was being collected and uploaded in real-time by the government. On August 13, a netizen shared an actual case. Her colleague was logged into WeChat on his computer during lunch, and suddenly, the computer was remotely controlled by someone. Sister, what's wrong? The computer is being hacked! All activities of Chinese citizens are under the surveillance of the Chinese government. If political prisoners need to be arrested, their locations can be quickly tracked and apprehended. However, when crimes like human trafficking occur, those cases often remain unresolved. This is because these cameras are used to monitor the citizens, not for public service. For example, in the video below, a Chinese blogger mentioned that his friend made a donation to Israel in the morning, but by the afternoon...

The police came and warned me, and I was made to write a statement. This morning, a friend told me that he made a donation to Israel yesterday morning, and in the afternoon, the police showed up at his house to take a statement and issue a warning. Honestly, after hearing this, I was left in disbelief and even found it amusing. It made me realize once again that there is no privacy in China. My friend didn't leave any information, like a phone number or home address, yet the police were able to come to his house immediately to issue a warning. The funny yet frightening thing is that such advanced technology is being used by bad people. In China, one should not live as a person who is ideologically aware or ambitious. To be honest, the rulers of this country would prefer people to live like animals that are happy to see new equipment being brought into a slaughterhouse. Therefore, people around the world are already aware of this country.

It will be understood by everyone even if I don't say anything, and saying it won't make it more known. Therefore, I advise you to leave as soon as possible. Those who cannot leave should keep their mouths shut and not say anything. Otherwise, they will have no choice but to wait for an opportunity. Next is another case. A college student shared an incident that occurred at a subway station. The place was filled with CCTV cameras, but two elderly men stole her handbag. However, the police eventually let the thieves go. One netizen commented that China's surveillance system exists solely for social stability and does not help the people. It’s as if a police officer would say, We do not serve the citizens; we serve the law, the party, and the state. Her statement in the video is as follows: December 18, 2023, at 4:32 PM, Zhengzhou East Station.

At the security checkpoint at the subway entrance, her bag was stolen by an elderly woman who looked about 60 years old. The woman quickly hid her bag in her large bag while opening it in front of the subway gate. At that moment, her husband attempted to scan their subway card using his ID, but he was unsuccessful. She was looking for her bag behind them, and the thief, who had stolen her bag, was sitting next to her on the subway. The elderly woman's husband went to ask the subway staff and the police how to buy a subway ticket. At that point, she was explaining the incident to the subway staff, and an announcement was also being made about her handbag. The thieves were at the security checkpoint, and one of them was right next to her. At 6:00, she went to the police station to file a report, but by that time, they had already left the scene and it was unclear where they had gone.

The only clue is that they had a lot of luggage. They probably got off at Zhengzhou East Station and intended to take the subway to the train station. This is a society governed by law, and there are many CCTV cameras installed at Zhengzhou East Station and the subway station, with thorough security checks in place. The theft was clearly captured by CCTV in front of the gate. When their identification could not be scanned, they had pulled their masks down to their chins, so their faces were clearly recorded. She could not have imagined that such a theft would occur at a security checkpoint in broad daylight with many people watching. It is not that the elderly have become worse; rather, it is that bad people have aged. In 2022, two journalists from the Wall Street Journal, Ijo and Sari, published a book titled The New Era of State Surveillance: China's New Social Control. This book discusses how the Chinese government utilizes digital technology and data to monitor its citizens.

This text explores the issue of surveillance and its implications. The authors analyze the entire process of establishing a surveillance system in China and the resulting social and political impacts. This book demonstrates how the Chinese Communist Party is leading globally in terms of surveillance and social control, exposing how citizens' privacy is eroded and freedoms are restricted. It reveals four major technological systems invented by the Chinese government to strictly monitor its citizens through years of investigative reporting. 

The first is the establishment of a national database. The Chinese government utilizes advanced technology to create a complex national database, linking citizens' identification cards, facial recognition data, fingerprints, and personal travel records to build a new mechanism for political control. 

The second is the enhancement of behavioral surveillance. The Chinese government uses security equipment provided by Chinese tech companies to track mobile phones and individuals' messages.

해독하며 온라인 쇼핑 행동을 감시합니다. 세 번째 감시 시스템 구축과 상테크 같은 기술 기업들은 중공 정부에 승인을 받아 실시간 분석이 가능한 인공지능 소프트웨어를 포함한 방대한 CCTV 네트워크를 구축하고 있습니다. 이 감시 시스템은 중국의 법 체계나 디지털 프라이버시 규정을 따르지 않습니다. 네 번째, 서방 기술과의 결합. 인텔, IBM, 시게이트, 시스코와 같은 서방 기업들이 중국 기업의 기술을 제공함으로써 중국의 감시 기술 발전에 기여하고 있습니다. 중공의 감시는 중국 내에만 그치지 않고 해외 화교들도 포함하고 있습니다. 2024년 4월 17일, 미국은 중국 경찰과 인터넷 정보국 관리들을 기소했지만 이들 대부분은 미국 외부에 있어 체포하지 못했습니다. 이 사건은 중공이 인터넷 기술을 통해 미국까지 감시망을 확대하고 있음을 보여줬습니다. 또한 중공은 수많은 인터넷 경찰을 동원해. 

Decrypting and monitoring online shopping behavior. The third surveillance system is being established, and technology companies like Sangtech have received approval from the Chinese government to build a vast CCTV network that includes artificial intelligence software capable of real-time analysis. This surveillance system does not comply with China's legal system or digital privacy regulations. Fourth, the combination with Western

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York filed two criminal cases on April 17, targeting the spread of false information to attack and harass overseas individuals. Both cases are related to China and will significantly impact Chinese espionage activities within the United States. 

The first case involves the indictment of officials from the Chinese Ministry of Public Security and the Internet Information Office. They are accused of using numerous fake accounts to attack and harass Chinese individuals who have emigrated abroad, as their political views and statements displeased the Chinese government. Additionally, they face charges for disrupting a Tiananmen Square commemoration seminar in 2020 through the use of software. At that time, a Chinese employee, following directives from Chinese authorities, blocked the Tiananmen commemoration meeting and provided participants' personal information, including their addresses, to the Chinese government.

It has been revealed as communicated. This is the end of the video. Thank you for watching.

【중국인사이트】 중국인의 이중 감옥! 중공 온·오프라인 전방위 통제! (진태산 보도)

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China's Internet ID and Certification System

China is introducing an internet ID and certification system, requiring over a billion users to obtain these credentials to access the internet.

The system involves real-name verification and the download of a government app, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.

Critics argue that the system, while claimed to be voluntary, effectively forces users to comply and grants the government extensive access to personal information.

Individuals in China are tracked through a system of QR codes, internet IDs, and CCTV cameras, creating a comprehensive surveillance network.

6 million CCTV cameras, monitoring approximately 1.

This extensive surveillance, including facial recognition and real-time image processing, aims to control and monitor citizens' actions, raising concerns about social risks and privacy.

The Cheonan School's Advanced Surveillance System

The Cheonan school system uses advanced technology to monitor every area of the campus, including classrooms and the cafeteria, with cameras that follow individuals and rotate 360 degrees.

In China, a netizen discovered their home network was being monitored every ten minutes, causing them to feel scared.

The Chinese government's surveillance extends to all citizens, quickly tracking and apprehending political prisoners, while often leaving serious crimes like human trafficking unresolved.

The Invasive Nature of Surveillance in China

The police's quick response to a friend's donation to Israel highlights the lack of privacy in China.

A college student's experience with handbag theft at a heavily monitored subway station demonstrates the inefficacy of the surveillance system.

The prevailing sentiment is that the state's focus is on maintaining social stability rather than serving the citizens.

The text discusses a theft incident at Zhengzhou East Station, highlighting the effectiveness of CCTV and security measures in place.

It then explores the surveillance system established by the Chinese government, detailing four major technological systems used for monitoring citizens.

The text also mentions the global impact of China's surveillance efforts and the involvement of Western companies in contributing to its technological advancement.

Criminal Cases Targeting Chinese Officials

Attorney's Office has filed two criminal cases on April 17, targeting the spread of false information to harass overseas individuals, particularly related to China.

The first case involves the indictment of Chinese Ministry officials for using fake accounts to attack emigrated Chinese individuals and disrupting a Tiananmen Square commemoration seminar in 2020.

These actions are expected to significantly impact Chinese espionage activities within the United States.