China’s experiment in ranking and monitoring citizens has started

China’s experiment in ranking and monitoring citizens has started

  • April 9, 2018
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China’s experiment in ranking and monitoring citizens has started

Depending on their score bracket, residents hold a grade ranging from A+++ to D. Some offenses can hurt the score pretty badly. For drunk driving, for example, one’s score plummets straight to a C. On the other hand, triple As are rewarded with perks such as being able to rent public bikes without paying a deposit (and riding them for free for an hour and a half), receiving a $50 heating discount every winter, and obtaining more advantageous terms on bank loans.

Source: foreignpolicy.com

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