How China Plans to Grade Its 1.3 Billion People

China's social credit system aims to enhance public trust by rating citizens based on their behavior. The system, tested in various cities, uses government data to reward or penalize citizens. It affects daily activities like travel and employment. Technology, including big data and facial recognition, plays a crucial role. While some support the system for promoting honesty, others criticize it as a privacy invasion. The system's future and its ability to unify local networks remain uncertain.

What role does technology play in the implementation of the social credit system?

What are the differing opinions on the social credit system among the urban educated elite and overseas rights groups?