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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.

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China · Huawei · Juan Pablo Segura · Peter Lamelas · United States · Vaca Muerta · ZTE

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