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United States warns Americas of security risks from Chinese technology
The United States has issued warnings to partners across the Americas regarding the security risks posed by technology from Chinese companies, specifically naming Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, Hytera, Dahua, and DJI.
U.S. officials, including Juan Pablo Segura and Ambassador Peter Lamelas, assert that Chinese legislation requires these firms to cooperate with Beijing's intelligence services. This legal framework creates potential vulnerabilities for espionage, cyberattacks, and network disruptions in strategic sectors such as telecommunications, data management, and energy.
In Argentina, Ambassador Lamelas specifically highlighted risks to the Vaca Muerta shale formation, noting that the use of Chinese technology in energy infrastructure could compromise national security and deter foreign investment. The U.S. Department of State has urged regional partners to transition to reliable technology providers to protect their sovereignty and citizens.
Entities
China · Huawei · Juan Pablo Segura · Peter Lamelas · United States · Vaca Muerta · ZTE
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The US identified Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, Hytera, Dahua, and DJI as high-risk technology providers. www.sanjuanpordentro.net · newsonline.com.ar · santiago30caballeross.blogspot.com · barilochedigital.com · eldia.com.do · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The use of Chinese technology poses risks of espionage, cyberattacks, and network disruptions. newsonline.com.ar · barilochedigital.com · www.ellitoral.com.ar · tn.com.ar
- [● 5 SOURCES] The US has urged partners in the Americas to switch to reliable technology providers. newsonline.com.ar · santiago30caballeross.blogspot.com · barilochedigital.com · www.ellitoral.com.ar · tn.com.ar
- [● 7 SOURCES] Chinese law requires technology providers to cooperate with Beijing's intelligence services. www.sanjuanpordentro.net · newsonline.com.ar · santiago30caballeross.blogspot.com · barilochedigital.com · eldia.com.do · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] US Ambassador Peter Lamelas warned that Chinese technology in Vaca Muerta poses risks to energy security. newsonline.com.ar · barilochedigital.com · www.ellitoral.com.ar · tn.com.ar
- [● 7 SOURCES] The US government claims Chinese technology from specific firms is subject to the interests of the Chinese government. www.sanjuanpordentro.net · newsonline.com.ar · santiago30caballeross.blogspot.com · barilochedigital.com · eldia.com.do · +2 more