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China expands surveillance through public Wi-Fi access

China's public Wi-Fi networks are reportedly being used to extend surveillance into everyday internet access. The development affects privacy and digital freedom for users in public spaces.

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Expanded network surveillance could normalize broad monitoring and increase risks to civil liberties and sensitive communications.

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  1. China 's public Wi-Fi net: How surveillance spreads into everyday access - Blueprint Newspapers Limited ↗blueprint.ng · Recorded source date: Sep 11, 2026, 9:17 PM UTC

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