HikVision facing potential ban from use in US Government projects

[Phil]

HikVision and Dahua amongst others have been named in a draft US Government bill potentially banning their use in future projects at government sites.

Although this news story broke more than a week ago, there hasn't been much coverage of this on our side of the pond.

So, just a quickie here to make you aware of this development, and a few links to Press articles with further information:

Hikvision, Dahua Swept Up in Potential Sales Ban to U.S. Government

Bill Moves to Block U.S. From Buying Chinese Surveillance Equipment

US House Passes Bill Banning Gov Use of Dahua and Hikvision

Hikvision, Dahua and Hytera target of government technology ban

China’s Hikvision hits out at US Congress over ‘baseless’ ban on using surveillance equipment over national security concerns

 

[Mal]

We are living interesting times ...

 

[Phil]

Ooh the irony!

From Wikipedia here:

"May you live in interesting times" is an English expression purported to be a translation of a traditional Chinese curse. While seemingly a blessing, the expression is normally used ironically, with the clear implication that 'uninteresting times' of peace and tranquillity are more life-enhancing than interesting ones, which from historical perspective usually include disorder and conflict.

 

[Mal]

Indeed I learned that phrase from my friend.