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 is the primary goal of China's social credit system as outlined in the 2014 government document?

• To enhance technological development

• To improve international relations

• To promote trust and combat corruption

• To increase economic growth

In the local trials of the social credit system, what action in Hangzhou is considered pro-social?

• Violating traffic laws

• Donating blood

• Using a cell phone while driving

• Walking dogs without leashes

What could happen to individuals deemed untrustworthy in China's social credit system?

• They might receive tax benefits

• They could be promoted at work

• They might be denied basic services

• They could receive government awards

How is technology being used to support the social credit system?

• By developing new social media platforms

• By enhancing online shopping experiences

• By using big data and facial recognition

• By creating virtual reality experiences

What is one criticism of the social credit system from overseas rights groups?

• It promotes too much freedom

• It is seen as a privacy violation

• It is too lenient on citizens

• It lacks technological innovation