Hong Kong plans to increase surveillance cameras, sparking concerns over alignment with China's systems and potential repressive use.

Hong Kong is set to install thousands of surveillance cameras, raising alarms about increased alignment with China's extensive surveillance systems. Critics fear potential repressive use of the technology, especially in light of the region's existing national security laws targeting dissent. While the police are studying global surveillance practices, details on facial recognition capabilities and implementation timelines remain unclear. Currently, Hong Kong has about seven cameras per 1,000 people.

October 06, 2024
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