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China’s Social Credit System: The Dystopia That Wasn’t — And the Reality That Is Far More Consequential

China’s Social Credit System: The Dystopia That Wasn’t — And the Reality That Is Far More Consequential

by Raphael Dudler | Jun 13, 2026 | CHN AI NEWS

Western media spent a decade describing a dystopia that never fully arrived. The reality of China’s social credit system in 2026 is more complex — and far more consequential for global business.

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