The United States bans the purchase of surveillance cameras and other products produced in China, and Hikvision, Dahua and other manufacturers have blacklisted them.
Based on national security considerations, the US House of Representatives prohibits the US government from purchasing products such as surveillance cameras produced in China. This is the latest move to Chinese technology products. Prohibited brands include Hikvision, Dahua, Hainengda, ZTE and other manufacturers...
In addition to plagiarizing intellectual property rights, the United States has always been concerned about whether Chinese companies use system backdoors to steal secrets. In addition to the communications industry ZTE, Huawei, China's security monitoring companies Hikvision, Dahua and other operators have also been targeted by the US, on the official blacklist of the US government.
According to the magazine, according to the draft proposed by the US House of Representatives Military Committee, Texas Republican Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) (HR 5515, FY19 NaTIonal Defense AuthorizaTIon Bill), the House of Representatives prohibits the US government based on national security considerations. Buying surveillance cameras and other products made in China is the latest move to Chinese technology products.
Prohibited brands include Hikvision, Dahua, Hainengda, and ZTE.
Protest statementHikvision, who has been acting low-key, can’t bear it.
On May 26, Hikvision issued an official statement that there is no factual basis and evidence for a proposal to prohibit the US federal government from purchasing video surveillance equipment from Chinese companies such as Hikvision. The sponsor’s allegations are clearly subjective. Speculation and prejudice. The company will keep a close eye on the progress of the resolution and firmly defend the company's reputation and legitimate interests.
The report pointed out that the bill must also be submitted to the US Senate for voting. Once it is passed, it must be signed by the US President to take effect. However, there are many variables to be passed and implemented. The space for negotiating between the United States and China is still very large.
The US has begun to dismantle relevant monitoring equipmentIn addition, in this National Defense Authorization Act, the object of prohibiting the purchase of Chinese-made surveillance cameras is the US federal government, but does not include private enterprises. However, the units that purchase such equipment are generally government agencies such as police, transportation, justice, culture, education, and health. However, there are many needs of the private sector such as communities, factories, and business offices.
“Video surveillance and security devices sold by Chinese companies have exposed major weaknesses in the US government,†Republican Congressman Vicky Hartzler said in a statement that the amendment “will ensure that China cannot establish video within federal agencies. Monitoring network."
In fact, based on security concerns, the Army Base at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, USA, in Harzler's jurisdiction, removed five Hikvision video surveillance devices a few months ago. But before and after the incident, no evidence related to security concerns has been found.
Fort Leonard Woods Military Base, Missouri, USA
In January of this year, Colonel Baker, the representative of Leonard Wood Fort, said that Hikvision’s equipment was carried out in a closed-circuit network and there was no security risk. However, after the media’s disclosure, they still decided to dismantle them. A camera that comes to security concerns. Another US Department of Defense spokesperson confirmed that the Hikvision camera was not connected to the military network, but he refused to explain whether other military facilities also use Hikvision camera equipment.
The US Congressional US-China Economic and Security Review Commission issued a risk report on April 19th stating that the Chinese government may support certain Chinese companies to conduct commercial espionage activities to "improve corporate competitiveness and promote government interests." Among them, 19 companies including ZTE, Huawei, Lenovo, Inspur, BOE, China Electronic Technology Group (CECT) and Beijing Huasheng Tiancheng were named.
James Lewis, a senior researcher at the Center for Strategic Intelligence and International Studies (CSIS), said that technology and the ability to create new technologies have become key elements of US-China relations. There is close commercial cooperation between the United States and China, but there are deep mutual doubts between the relevant institutions. This difference will inevitably lead to tension.
Americans familiar with Chinese government procurement also said that whether the equipment has a back door and whether the data is safe is indeed a sensitive area between the United States and China, and friction has never stopped. Some sensitive units in China cannot use certain foreign-branded mobile phones for similar considerations.
Short-term business impact is limitedHowever, unlike ZTE, the impact of the US move on Hikvision and Dahua's operations will not be too large.
Haikang and Dahua are China's largest security camera providers. Hikvision is the world's largest security manufacturer. According to the IHS report, Hikvision has been the world's number one video surveillance industry for six consecutive years and has a global video surveillance market share of 21.4%.
According to the data, in 2017, Hikvision’s overseas revenue was 12.2 billion yuan, accounting for 29.22%; domestic revenue was 29.7 billion yuan, accounting for 70.78%. Overseas income is an important part of its business income. Dahua shares accounted for a higher proportion of overseas income. In 2017, its overseas income was 6.8 billion yuan, accounting for 36.12%. Hainengda’s overseas revenue in 2017 was 3.2 billion yuan, accounting for 60.34%.
According to informed sources close to the two companies, Hikvision’s US revenue share is only about 8%, and Dahua is only about 3%.
Hikvision's latest responseOn the evening of May 27, Hikvision’s secret secretary Huang Fanghong further stated in his friend’s circle that Hikvision’s products are mainly produced in China and understand the requirements of US government procurement for the origin of the products, so they never attempted to enter the US government. Procurement supplier list.
Huang Fanghong said that Hikvision respects every government's decision on fairness and justice. It is also quite frank about whether the US government departments purchase Hikvision products. Hikvision’s statement is that Hikvision has not done any The behavior accused by Mr. Hartlzer, Hikvision cannot allow such unfounded accusations to harm all customers, shareholders and employees who trust Hikvision.
Dear friends, thank you for your concern about Hikvision’s statement. Regarding the background of the statement, I will explain it here:
On May 11, 2018, the United States announced a more than 1,000-page "Finance and Defence Authorization Act of 2019" (House No. 5515). The content of the bill does not involve Hikvision. If there is interest from friends, it can be found. Have a look. Subsequently, a member of the House of Representatives named Vicky Hartzler proposed a supplementary proposal to the motion, recommending the addition of video surveillance equipment to the nine provisions of the aforementioned motion, and adding three names to the three companies including Hikvision. The Hartzler MP issued a proposal in the House of Representatives for the supplementary proposal to include video surveillance products in the National Defense Authorization Act regarding the ban on the use of Chinese technology products by government agencies, ... because video surveillance and security equipment sold by Chinese companies are implanted. The back door makes the US government exposed to serious threats. These backdoors will secretly transmit video and audio surveillance data from sensitive US military bases or embassies to the Chinese authorities. In the absence of any factual basis and evidence, on the basis of such a far-fetched reason, on May 24, the US House of Representatives passed the entire motion including the supplementary proposal with 351 votes in favor of 66 votes.
On May 25th, the US Wall Street Journal reported on the motion, which is the third time that the newspaper has reported on Hikvision since 2017. The article once again shows that although the US military base Fort Leonard Wood removed five Hikvision brand surveillance equipment, the main staff of the base had stated in an interview that the removal (equipment) was not due to security risks. At the beginning of 2018, Hikvision opened a laboratory in California, USA. The US and Canadian government officials can check the software source code of Hikvision products sold in North America by performing the necessary procedures, and can check and verify the company software. Whether there is a back door in the product, we welcome the supervision of the government regulatory authorities with a very candid attitude. As a sponsor, Mr. Hartzler did not investigate and verify the so-called product after the back door, and he made a very wrong conclusion with his subjective judgment.
Hikvision operates in more than 150 countries and regions around the world. We strictly abide by the relevant laws and regulations of the countries in which we operate. As a commercial company, we create value for our customers as our pursuit. We are determined to be a respectable person. the company. A company is bound to face challenges and hardships in its growth. We are willing to establish the image and brand of Hikvision through long-term and continuous efforts. Hikvision products are mainly produced in China. We understand the requirements of US government procurement for the origin of products, so we have never tried to enter the US government procurement supplier list. Our products are distributed through US sales agency channels, and individual products may be purchased by certain government units through local integrators and installers. We respect every decision of the government's fairness and justice. We are more comfortable with whether the US government departments purchase Hikvision products. We declare that it is Hikvision that has not done any actions accused by Hartlzer. We cannot let This unfounded accusation hurts all customers, shareholders and employees who trust Hikvision.
Finally, I sincerely thank all the friends who care and support Hikvision! Hikvision will continue to be international, and we will go further on the road to internationalization. See far, go further!
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