China's Digital Civilization: Algorithms and Society

This book explores the "algorithmic turn" in state surveillance and the development of new platforms in China that allow the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to shape human behavior through its social credit system. It covers the pervasive digitization of everyday life, the "TikTok-ification" of society, and the fast expansion of the digital economy. It offers a multidisciplinary approach to questions posed by research into China's digital civilization project from media, journalism, communication, and global studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 62 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book delves into the profound transformation of state surveillance and the emergence of innovative platforms that enable the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to exert significant influence over human behavior across various domains of life through its expansive social credit system. China has taken a pioneering approach in implementing overt, systematic tracking, surveillance, and continuous computational evaluation of its citizens, creating a pervasive digital environment that impacts social mobility, economic prospects, and personal liberties.

Global organizations operating within China must carefully consider the implications of these systems for data protection, as the CCP aims to establish a digital civilization. This comprehensive volume explores the novel technological practices that have revolutionized the acquisition and analysis of personal data, the "TikTokification" of society as social credit platforms leverage the familiarity with TikTok's interaction paradigm, and the rapid expansion of the digital economy following the recognition of data as a production component in 2019.

The book appeals to scholars and students from diverse backgrounds, including media, journalism, communication, and global studies, offering a multidisciplinary perspective on the questions raised by research into China's digital civilization project. It sheds light on the complex interplay between technology, politics, society, and individual rights, providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of state surveillance and its implications for the future.

Weight: 194g
Dimension: 144 x 225 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032290683