Purpose To examine the origin and evolution of China’s social credit system. Methodology/Approach/Design A doctrinal approach is employed with secondary sources. Findings China’s social credit system has some adverse effects on the fundamental principles of international human rights law. Purpose To examine the origin and evolution of China’s social credit system. Methodology/Approach/Design A doctrinal approach is employed with secondary sources. Findings China’s social credit system has some adverse effects on the fundamental principles of international human rights law. Purpose To examine the origin and evolution of China’s social credit system. Methodology/Approach/Design A doctrinal approach is employed with secondary sources. Findings China’s social credit system has some adverse effects on the fundamental principles of international human rights law. Purpose To examine the origin and evolution of China’s social credit system. Methodology/Approach/Design A doctrinal approach is employed with secondary sources. Findings China’s social credit system has some adverse effects on the fundamental principles of international human rights law.