The State Department estimated that tens of thousands are directly employed by the state: https://share.america.gov/chinese-censorship-is-global-problem/ https:

The State Department estimated that tens of thousands are directly employed by the state: https://share.america.gov/chinese-censorship-is-global-problem/ https://share.america.gov/chinese-censorship-is-global-probl... There are also censors within companies since media is expected to be vigilant about it as well, so probably thousands more on top.