In Chongqing, the world’s most surveilled city, residents are happy to trade privacy for security

Whether it is to monitor traffic, prevent petty theft in restaurants or monitor public safety in parks – residents can be sure there is a camera following their every move. — SCMP

After a long and exhausting shift driving his taxi, 33-year-old Wu Fuchun pulled over to find a toilet. Five minutes later, a message popped up on his phone saying his car had been parked in the wrong place, in violation of traffic laws.

What came next was three penalty points on his licence and a fine of 200 yuan (RM117).