A simple example is weChat. If an event in society occurs that the CCP wants to keep quiet (like a protest), they can order all social media block/shadowban posts that contain specific keywords. Like "derailed" [train], or "vaccine" [injury]. And that ban can be effected immediately.
The author made no mention of the covid lockdown restrictions. Or the fact that you cannot participate in many aspects of society without using apps like weChat. Like buying plane/train/bus tickets/taxi rides.
A simple example is weChat. If an event in society occurs that the CCP wants to keep quiet (like a protest), they can order all social media block/shadowban posts that contain specific keywords. Like "derailed" [train], or "vaccine" [injury]. And that ban can be effected immediately.
The author made no mention of the covid lockdown restrictions. Or the fact that you cannot participate in many aspects of society without using apps like weChat. Like buying plane/train/bus tickets/taxi rides.