Upgrading Australia’s communications network meant our national security experts had to get to grips with tech titan Huawei’s ties to the Chinese government. A ban would infuriate Chinese leaders. The alternative was worse.
The Case for a US-South Korea Digital Alliance in Southeast Asia
South Korea looms as an ideal partner for the U.S. in its efforts to check China’s dominance of the digital domain.
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May 21, 2021
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Southeast Asia is accelerating its digital transformation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the region has seen an unprecedented use of digital services, such as mobile tracing, telemedicine, video/online chat, and e-commerce. China is seeking dominance in the digital transformation of the region, which will increase Southeast Asian countries’ economic and technological dependencies on China, as well as potentially render them vulnerable to Chinese cyber-espionage and surveillance. These sorts of efforts could help Beijing expand its sphere of influence in the Asia-Pacific region, while simultaneously limiting U.S. influence. However, by partnering with South Korea, Washington’s longtime ally and an advanced digital technology and equipment p
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In April, Jewish World Watch, the American Alliance for Automotive Corporate Social Responsibility, and 17 other human rights organizations took part in the Uyghur Week of Action and the affiliated Global Day of Business Engagement to push our message that Volkswagen must close its factory located in Xinjiang, China, and stop using Uyghur forced labor once and for all. Founded by the Nazi Party in 1937, Volkswagen is once again using forced labor to make a profit and curry political favors. It is a situation that has yet to prove as uncomfortable as it should for the car company.
NZ Police Drone Data Could be Accessed by Beijing: Report
China-made drones deployed by New Zealand police potentially are potential backdoors for Beijing’s surveillance efforts, according to a recent report.
New Zealand’s police force currently carries a fleet of 26 drones, which are used for photographing crime scenes, traffic accidents, and surveillance.
The company behind the drones is Da Jiang Innovations (DJI), a Chinese technology firm that accounts for 70 percent of the world’s drone market.
In 2017, the U.S. armed forces issued warnings to discourage the use of DJI products, while the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces have adopted similar precautions.