Did Chinese authorities place cameras at people’s front doors to ensure they stayed home during the COVID-19 outbreak?
By Remaya Campbell
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To help manage the spread of COVID-19 in China, several Chinese cities implemented residential video surveillance to track people ordered to isolate themselves. The practice is well-documented through local government announcements and social media posts, though no reports indicate wholesale adoption across the country. Examples can be found in the cities of Qianan, Hangzhou and Changchun, where authorities also used automated detection techniques.
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