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Chinese “Social Credit”
In 2014 the Chinese had developed a Social Credit system. This social credit is like a
credit score familiar to many Americans, but rather than monitoring a score that rises and
decreases by one‘s willingness to repay a loan, the Chinese credit system is focused on one’s
willingness to be trustworthy as well as having morally good responsibilities and obligations. A
commonly high score will grant Chinese people access to “forgo deposits on rental properties,
bicycles, and umbrellas. They can even get better travel deals” (Forbes, 21 January 2019).
Individuals with a lower social credit score may consider buying and traveling redistricted, as
they are often unable to purchase plane and train tickets and are not permitted to purchase or
rent many properties. One’s social credit score increases and reduces by one’s willingness to be
a conscientious caregiver, refraining from what is perceived as socially lazy, indulging in
criminal activity, donating, and charity work. Individuals that experience social credit believe it to
be beneficial as well as “80 percent of respondents either somewhat or strongly approve of
social credit systems” (Forbes, 21 January 2019).
would in China. If a government has far too much authority it can often be harmful and
uncontrollable, and often all people’s freedom is overlooked and forgotten.