China is buzzing with shock over a jaw-dropping discovery—a viral video has exposed secret tracking devices hidden in the soles of brand-new shoes sold across the country! Posted by blogger “Finance Cold Eye,” the clip shows a tiny electronic module tucked inside the shoe. The news sent consumers into a frenzy. People rushed to check their own footwear, and many who found similar devices quickly called the police. Why are these trackers being put in at the factory? The blogger wonders if they are meant to watch special groups—especially teenagers and young adults aged between 16 and 22. Could someone be buying these shoes just to follow a particular person? Social media exploded with fiery reactions. Some users joked darkly, while others expressed deep fear and distrust. Comments like “Buy shoes, get a tracker; China leads the world again” and “High-ranking officials need young men’s blood. They track them by shoe size. That’s why these kids vanish,” showed how public trust is crumbling under intense surveillance. One comment even said, “CCP elites are no different from cannibals — terrifying,” while another called mainland China "the biggest terror prison on earth." This scandal is shaking the nation and spotlighting the fears many have about privacy and control in China today.