A recently leaked database has unveiled the extensive surveillance capabilities of the Communist Party of China (CPC) over foreigners within the country. Known as the 'Dynamic Control Platform for Foreigners,' this system employs facial recognition technology linked to hundreds of millions of cameras, digital IDs, and online payment systems to monitor individuals' movements and social interactions. The database, initially shared by the cybersecurity outlet NetAskari and reported by The Telegraph, tracks individuals such as journalists, academics, and diplomats, correlating their data to create detailed profiles. Former China correspondent Sophia Yan highlighted that the platform not only retraced her movements but also integrated various personal data, including travel bookings and app usage, to analyze her social connections. This poses significant risks for foreign journalists, as it could jeopardize their sources and contacts. The platform's reliance on physical surveillance makes conventional counter-surveillance tactics ineffective. Marc Hofer from NetAskari noted that journalists are viewed as adversaries by the CPC, which has a long history of controlling narratives. The surveillance state has intensified since the COVID-19 pandemic, with authorities implementing stricter tracking measures under public health pretenses.