China's Social Credit System: A Modern Reflection of Legalism and the Power of Social Nudging

• In Event: Technology and Digital Governance in China

Brief Overview

China’s Social Credit System is often viewed as a surveillance tool, this paper offers a nuanced analysis through "social nudging" and "legalism." We examine its design and implementation to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the policy.

Authors

• Ping Xu, University of Rhode Island

• Yue Guo, Beijing Normal University