@bram In fact, it's already quite hard to use the Internet in China without giving your ID.
For example, trying to use a WIFI connexion when your phone doesn't work in China is most of the time a nightmare.
The main change seems to be that Google decided to accept what he had refused to do before.
@Stavroguine never experienced it but I'm not surprised :(
Yep, if you want WiFi in Beijing airport you need to show your passport.
@bram This will help the govt implement their idea of a social score.
https://www.businessinsider.com/china-social-credit-system-punishments-and-rewards-explained-2018-4