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This shift reflects an ideological commitment to engineering society toward a vision where the state understands and manages its citizens down to their emotional states. By linking health data with identity cards, the government could strategically deploy healthcare when and where it is needed most, all while creating a perception of benevolence and care.
The Contract: Privacy for Stability
This complex system has been likened to a social contract where citizens exchange privacy for material benefits. However, as China's economic growth begins to decelerate and the burden of public debt increases, questions arise. Can the CCP maintain the required levels of societal approval and material comfort, and will the populace continue to accept this kind of intrusive governance?