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A Reporter Returns to China to Find it Richer, but Also Highly Paranoid.

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the China category. Published on October 11, 2026 • Originally reported by Andrew Higgins and Gilles Sabrié. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Returning to China after decades away, a correspondent finds bullet trains, dazzling skylines — and a surveillance state more paranoid and pervasive than ever.
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