Controversial Chinese-made cameras monitoring traffic on Dutch roads
2 years, 10 months ago

Controversial Chinese-made cameras monitoring traffic on Dutch roads

NL Times  

Last year, the National Police bought some 700 cameras made by controversial Chinese company Dahua to monitor traffic on Dutch roads, Follow the Money reported on Thursday. Various media and investigative agencies reported that Dahua is involved in the surveillance system China uses to keep an eye on the Uyghur people. There are also concerns that Dahua uses its cameras to monitor companies and organizations, though concrete evidence of that has never been provided. The United States banned the use of Dahua cameras on its government buildings due to these concerns.

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China chides Australia, says latter not playing fair, suppressing Chinese enterprises
1 year, 10 months ago

China chides Australia, says latter not playing fair, suppressing Chinese enterprises

Firstpost  

At least 913 Chinese-made cameras have been installed across more than 250 Australian government buildings, according to official figures compiled by an opposition politician Beijing: Beijing on Thursday called on Canberra to ensure “fair” treatment for Chinese businesses in Australia, after the country’s defence department said it would strip its buildings of Chinese-made security cameras. “We hope Australia will provide …

Australian Defense Department to remove Chinese-made cameras
1 year, 10 months ago

Australian Defense Department to remove Chinese-made cameras

The Hindu  

Australia’s Defense Department will remove surveillance cameras made by Chinese Communist Party-linked companies from its buildings, the government said on February 9 after the U.S. and Britain made similar moves. The Australian newspaper reported on February 9 that at least 913 cameras, intercoms, electronic entry systems, and video recorders developed and manufactured by Chinese companies Hikvision and Dahua are in …

MP’s want to get rid of controversial Chinese cameras
2 years, 6 months ago

MP’s want to get rid of controversial Chinese cameras

NL Times  

A majority of the Tweede Kamer wants to get rid of Chinese security cameras that are installed on government buildings and at the police as soon as possible due to espionage concerns. “When governments use cameras from countries with an offensive cyber program, it entails enormous risks,” MP Lisa van Ginneken said. Espionage and sabotage can’t be ruled out.” PvdA …

Controversial Chinese surveillance cameras used in many Dutch towns
2 years, 10 months ago

Controversial Chinese surveillance cameras used in many Dutch towns

Dutch News  

Surveillance cameras made by Chinese companies Hikvision and Dahua are hanging in more than 50 Dutch towns and cities, according to research by broadcaster NOS. The cameras are cheap and do a good job, but there are widespread concerns that the makers are involved in espionage and in human rights infringements, NOS said. Although nothing has been found as yet, …

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