one of the MANY ways to look at the meaning of this push is as an attempt to identify -for “themselves” (the UniParty) the breadth and limits of their nationwide hegemony
they hope to identify geographical boundaries of “support” and “resistance” to their message and authority
part of that process is the identification of individuals, website, institutions and organizations facilitating their interests and those interfering with their interests.
This process of extending power is part the means by which China controls billions
It may be more than a control mechanism. See 21.