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Hong Kong Police crowned 'Person of the Year' by China Media
Despite their brutality towards Hongkongers during the pro-demoncracy movement, the Hong Kong Police was named as the People of the Year on the magazine Global People, a subsidiary of China's state-owned Peoples’ Daily.
China state media praised the Hong Kong Police for their conduct on Weibo, “under the pressure of physical and mental stress or even injury, the Hong Kong Police continued to uphold the principles of integrity, honesty, respect for the people, and responsibility, carrying out their duties diligently in order to maintain social order in Hong Kong. They have become one of the most unforgettable memories of 2019 for the 1.4 billion citizens in China."
The news was later picked up by some pro-China Facebook pages. Some netizens left sarcastic comments such as “without knowing the police officers by their faces and permit numbers, though much wanted, I am unable to thank them personally”.
Source: Mingpao
Hong Kong Police crowned 'Person of the Year' by China Media
Despite their brutality towards Hongkongers during the pro-demoncracy movement, the Hong Kong Police was named as the People of the Year on the magazine Global People, a subsidiary of China's state-owned Peoples’ Daily.
China state media praised the Hong Kong Police for their conduct on Weibo, “under the pressure of physical and mental stress or even injury, the Hong Kong Police continued to uphold the principles of integrity, honesty, respect for the people, and responsibility, carrying out their duties diligently in order to maintain social order in Hong Kong. They have become one of the most unforgettable memories of 2019 for the 1.4 billion citizens in China."
The news was later picked up by some pro-China Facebook pages. Some netizens left sarcastic comments such as “without knowing the police officers by their faces and permit numbers, though much wanted, I am unable to thank them personally”.
Source: Mingpao
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#Newspaper
Surgical gown recall leaves medical centers scrambling
(31 Jan) Millions of surgical gowns made in China are being recalled because they may not be sterile. Surgeries are now being canceled in some hospitals.
The company said these facilities did not "maintain proper environmental conditions." Problems included gowns exposed to contaminants through open windows, failure to provide hand sanitation, and operators eating in the production area.
In fact in 2018, Cardinal Health had discovered that the supplier used an unregistered factory to produce the products, but after testing the company thought it would not affect the products, so it didn’t report it to the FDA at that time.
Surgical gowns are usually packed with other surgical equipments when shipped, so everything in the package may be contaminated. Cardinal Health said it has stopped working with Siyang HolyMed and will cooperate with the FDA's investigation.
Source: CBS News, Apple Daily
https://cbsn.ws/2GY7Ohx
https://bit.ly/31xxAD5
#SurgicalGowns #MadeInChina #Contaminated
Surgical gown recall leaves medical centers scrambling
(31 Jan) Millions of surgical gowns made in China are being recalled because they may not be sterile. Surgeries are now being canceled in some hospitals.
The company said these facilities did not "maintain proper environmental conditions." Problems included gowns exposed to contaminants through open windows, failure to provide hand sanitation, and operators eating in the production area.
In fact in 2018, Cardinal Health had discovered that the supplier used an unregistered factory to produce the products, but after testing the company thought it would not affect the products, so it didn’t report it to the FDA at that time.
Surgical gowns are usually packed with other surgical equipments when shipped, so everything in the package may be contaminated. Cardinal Health said it has stopped working with Siyang HolyMed and will cooperate with the FDA's investigation.
Source: CBS News, Apple Daily
https://cbsn.ws/2GY7Ohx
https://bit.ly/31xxAD5
#SurgicalGowns #MadeInChina #Contaminated
Cbsnews
Surgical gown recall leaves medical centers scrambling
Cardinal Health said a Chinese contractor supplying the gowns was not using factories registered with the FDA.
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#MadeinChina #Collapse
Hotel in China crumbles into the ground
Opened just two years ago, the 80-room Xinjia Hotel located in Quanzhou, China has been deployed by the authorities to quarantine those who had close contact with patients of Wuhan pneumonia.
The hotel suddenly collapsed, leaving only the steel frame. According to the state-owned Xinhua agency, initially around 70 people were trapped, of which 43 were later rescued. Chinese officials, however, did not confirm whether anyone died.
According to Hong Kong news media RTHK, "China is no stranger to building collapses and deadly construction accidents which are typically blamed on the ountry's rapid growth leading to corner-cutting by builders and the widespread flouting of safety rules.
At least 20 people died in 2016 when a series of crudely-constructed multi-storey buildings packed with migrant workers collapsed in Wenzhou. Another 10 were killed last year in Shanghai after the collapse of a commercial building."
Source: RTHK #Mar8
Hotel in China crumbles into the ground
Opened just two years ago, the 80-room Xinjia Hotel located in Quanzhou, China has been deployed by the authorities to quarantine those who had close contact with patients of Wuhan pneumonia.
The hotel suddenly collapsed, leaving only the steel frame. According to the state-owned Xinhua agency, initially around 70 people were trapped, of which 43 were later rescued. Chinese officials, however, did not confirm whether anyone died.
According to Hong Kong news media RTHK, "China is no stranger to building collapses and deadly construction accidents which are typically blamed on the ountry's rapid growth leading to corner-cutting by builders and the widespread flouting of safety rules.
At least 20 people died in 2016 when a series of crudely-constructed multi-storey buildings packed with migrant workers collapsed in Wenzhou. Another 10 were killed last year in Shanghai after the collapse of a commercial building."
Source: RTHK #Mar8
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Hong Kong Hospital Authorities uses “Made in China" Hand Sanitizer, Allegedly Causing Skin Inflammation
A few days ago, Apple Daily exposed that The Hong Kong Hospital Authorities had proscured "made in China" antibiotic Tazocin on China's online platform Taobao.
Apple Daily again revealed that a number of public hospitals (including Caritas and Eastern Hospital) under the Hong Kong Hospital Authority had switched to a new alcohol hand sanitizer manufactured in Guangzhou, China.
Medical staff revealed that their hands was inflamed after using the sanitizer. They suspected that the hand sanitizer was the cause. Since there was no alternative supply available, they dare not to speak up.
The Eastern Hospital responded by saying the use of the said sanitizer has been suspended
and they have reported the incident to the Hospital Authorities Headquarters.
Medical staff of Caritas Hospital reported similar incident. As shown in the photos provided by the staff, the said hand sanitizer claimed to be certified by the WHO with “WHO Formulation 1”, containing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, glycerin and other ingredients.
Following Apple Daily’s inquiry, a spokesman for the Eastern Hospital confirmed the usage of the mentioned hand sanitizer, but emphasized that no complaints were received from medical staff. That being said, they were aware of the fact that the hand sanitizer might cause allergy to some staff.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar17
https://hk.news.appledaily.com/local/20200316/WGFE7WYN6XW3XDDZHVSX7DJQCI/
#ChinesePneumonia #HKHA #handSanitizer #RedCapital #MadeinChina
Hong Kong Hospital Authorities uses “Made in China" Hand Sanitizer, Allegedly Causing Skin Inflammation
A few days ago, Apple Daily exposed that The Hong Kong Hospital Authorities had proscured "made in China" antibiotic Tazocin on China's online platform Taobao.
Apple Daily again revealed that a number of public hospitals (including Caritas and Eastern Hospital) under the Hong Kong Hospital Authority had switched to a new alcohol hand sanitizer manufactured in Guangzhou, China.
Medical staff revealed that their hands was inflamed after using the sanitizer. They suspected that the hand sanitizer was the cause. Since there was no alternative supply available, they dare not to speak up.
The Eastern Hospital responded by saying the use of the said sanitizer has been suspended
and they have reported the incident to the Hospital Authorities Headquarters.
Medical staff of Caritas Hospital reported similar incident. As shown in the photos provided by the staff, the said hand sanitizer claimed to be certified by the WHO with “WHO Formulation 1”, containing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, glycerin and other ingredients.
Following Apple Daily’s inquiry, a spokesman for the Eastern Hospital confirmed the usage of the mentioned hand sanitizer, but emphasized that no complaints were received from medical staff. That being said, they were aware of the fact that the hand sanitizer might cause allergy to some staff.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar17
https://hk.news.appledaily.com/local/20200316/WGFE7WYN6XW3XDDZHVSX7DJQCI/
#ChinesePneumonia #HKHA #handSanitizer #RedCapital #MadeinChina
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Walmart-exclusive router and others sold on Amazon & eBay contain hidden backdoors to control device
CyberNews researchers have discovered that Chinese-made wifi routers have secret backdoors which allow an attacker to not only remotely control the routers, but also any devices connected to it.
Backdoors are a means for an authorized or unauthorized person to gain access to a closed system – in this case, a router – by bypassing the standard security measures and take control, which is known as root access.
These Chinese-made low-cost routers, named as Jetstream, Wavlink and Ematic, usually are sold at Walmart, Amazon, and eBay.
CyberNews has also found evidence that an attacker has attempted to add the devices to a Mirai botnet, a malware which “infects devices connected to a network, turns them into remotely controlled bots as part of a botnet, and uses them in large-scale attacks.” It’s even possible that the router can steal your passwords on your devices no matter how many times you change them.
Source: CyberNews #Nov23
https://cybernews.com/security/walmart-exclusive-routers-others-made-in-china-contain-backdoors-to-control-devices/?fbclid=IwAR3BeD54mnvJIXnpTVKOq_1WlCYZ6ZiOuxJmjawm0PebrTcf169Z_jW5wLg
#CyberSecurity #MadeInChina #Router #Amazon #eBay #Walmart
CyberNews researchers have discovered that Chinese-made wifi routers have secret backdoors which allow an attacker to not only remotely control the routers, but also any devices connected to it.
Backdoors are a means for an authorized or unauthorized person to gain access to a closed system – in this case, a router – by bypassing the standard security measures and take control, which is known as root access.
These Chinese-made low-cost routers, named as Jetstream, Wavlink and Ematic, usually are sold at Walmart, Amazon, and eBay.
CyberNews has also found evidence that an attacker has attempted to add the devices to a Mirai botnet, a malware which “infects devices connected to a network, turns them into remotely controlled bots as part of a botnet, and uses them in large-scale attacks.” It’s even possible that the router can steal your passwords on your devices no matter how many times you change them.
Source: CyberNews #Nov23
https://cybernews.com/security/walmart-exclusive-routers-others-made-in-china-contain-backdoors-to-control-devices/?fbclid=IwAR3BeD54mnvJIXnpTVKOq_1WlCYZ6ZiOuxJmjawm0PebrTcf169Z_jW5wLg
#CyberSecurity #MadeInChina #Router #Amazon #eBay #Walmart
Cybernews
Chinese routers with backdoors sold in Walmart, Amazon & eBay | Cybernews
Walmart-exclusive Jetstream routers and Wavlink routers contain hidden backdoors. The routers are actively being exploited by Mirai malware
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#MadeinChina #Harrassment
Beijing Mouthpiece Defames a 11-year-old Hong Kong Boy and Uses Fake Identity to Approach his Family
In Hong Kong, 11-year-old #JoelWong, the founder of the Tin Shui Wai Community Concern Group, was assaulted by a pro-Beijing elderly man on January 25, 2021.
Wong saw a group of elderly women and men gathering and dancing in a park in Tin Shui Wai. When he approached the group, reminding them to keep the music down, he was headbutted by one of the men who also punched Wong on his tummy.
Since Wong reported the case to the Hong Kong Police, Wong has been harassed by Ta Kung Pao, a Beijing-owned newspaper. On January 26, 2021, the CCP mouthpiece even published a so-called "interview" with Wong’s Grandmother on its frontpage, defaming the community-caring Wong as "going astray".
The Concern Group told Stand News that the reporter of Ta Kung Pao, who "interviewed" Wong's grandmother first claimed to be his teacher and social worker. When Wong's grandmother let the reporter into their apartment, he took picture of their household and other family members. It was only after that he then revealed his identity as a reporter.
The Concern Group denounced the reporter’s action, calling it “shameful” to chat with Wong's family and “betray their trust.”
Source: Stand News #Jan27
#BeijingLoyalist #TaKungPao #CCP #Doxxing #FakeIdentity
Beijing Mouthpiece Defames a 11-year-old Hong Kong Boy and Uses Fake Identity to Approach his Family
In Hong Kong, 11-year-old #JoelWong, the founder of the Tin Shui Wai Community Concern Group, was assaulted by a pro-Beijing elderly man on January 25, 2021.
Wong saw a group of elderly women and men gathering and dancing in a park in Tin Shui Wai. When he approached the group, reminding them to keep the music down, he was headbutted by one of the men who also punched Wong on his tummy.
Since Wong reported the case to the Hong Kong Police, Wong has been harassed by Ta Kung Pao, a Beijing-owned newspaper. On January 26, 2021, the CCP mouthpiece even published a so-called "interview" with Wong’s Grandmother on its frontpage, defaming the community-caring Wong as "going astray".
The Concern Group told Stand News that the reporter of Ta Kung Pao, who "interviewed" Wong's grandmother first claimed to be his teacher and social worker. When Wong's grandmother let the reporter into their apartment, he took picture of their household and other family members. It was only after that he then revealed his identity as a reporter.
The Concern Group denounced the reporter’s action, calling it “shameful” to chat with Wong's family and “betray their trust.”
Source: Stand News #Jan27
#BeijingLoyalist #TaKungPao #CCP #Doxxing #FakeIdentity
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#MadeinChina #WuhanPneumonia
63-year-old Man Dies After Receiving China-made #Sinovec Jab
On March 2, 2021, media in Hong Kong reported that a 63-year-old died lesd than 2 days after receiving the China-made Sinovec covid-19 vaccine on Feb 26, 2021. The man developed difficulties in breathing on Feb 28. He fell into a coma and passed away on the same day where he admitted himself to the hospital.
The health authorities in Hong Kong did not release any information of the case only two days later. The government issued a press release after receiving plenty of media inquiries. The authorities denied that the death is related to the vaccination and insisted that the China-made vaccine is "safe".
On Feb 26, 2021, the first day of the vaccination scheme, a 72-year-old man in Hong Kong suffered hypertension and heart palpitation after receiving the #Sinovec Jab and is still hospitalised as on Mar 1. An elderly lady also felt unwell for similiar reason.
Read more:
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/28879
On March 1 alone, four people, aged 39, 45, 48 and 69, were reported sick after vaccination. They exhibited symptons such as dizziness, high blood pressure, fatigue and and were all sent to the hospital.
Source: InMedia#Mar2 ; Stand News #Mar1
https://bit.ly/3bTj51J
#Vaccination #Covid19
63-year-old Man Dies After Receiving China-made #Sinovec Jab
On March 2, 2021, media in Hong Kong reported that a 63-year-old died lesd than 2 days after receiving the China-made Sinovec covid-19 vaccine on Feb 26, 2021. The man developed difficulties in breathing on Feb 28. He fell into a coma and passed away on the same day where he admitted himself to the hospital.
The health authorities in Hong Kong did not release any information of the case only two days later. The government issued a press release after receiving plenty of media inquiries. The authorities denied that the death is related to the vaccination and insisted that the China-made vaccine is "safe".
On Feb 26, 2021, the first day of the vaccination scheme, a 72-year-old man in Hong Kong suffered hypertension and heart palpitation after receiving the #Sinovec Jab and is still hospitalised as on Mar 1. An elderly lady also felt unwell for similiar reason.
Read more:
https://publielectoral.lat/guardiansofhongkong/28879
On March 1 alone, four people, aged 39, 45, 48 and 69, were reported sick after vaccination. They exhibited symptons such as dizziness, high blood pressure, fatigue and and were all sent to the hospital.
Source: InMedia#Mar2 ; Stand News #Mar1
https://bit.ly/3bTj51J
#Vaccination #Covid19
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72-year-old man in Hong Kong Suffers hypertension and heart palpitation after China-made #Sinovec Jab
On Feb 27, 2021, a 72-year-old man in Hong Kong was hospitalized after receiving the China-made Sinovec #covid19 vaccinations.…
72-year-old man in Hong Kong Suffers hypertension and heart palpitation after China-made #Sinovec Jab
On Feb 27, 2021, a 72-year-old man in Hong Kong was hospitalized after receiving the China-made Sinovec #covid19 vaccinations.…
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#MassSurveillance #CCP
Security scanners across Europe tied to China govt, military
//At some of the world’s most sensitive spots, authorities have installed security screening devices made by a single Chinese company with deep ties to China’s military and the highest levels of the ruling Communist Party.
The World Economic Forum in Davos. Europe’s largest ports. Airports from Amsterdam to Athens. NATO’s borders with Russia. All depend on equipment manufactured by Nuctech, which has quickly become the world’s leading company, by revenue, for cargo and vehicle scanners.
Nuctech’s critics allege the Chinese government has effectively subsidized the company so it can undercut competitors and give Beijing potential sway over critical infrastructure in the West as China seeks to establish itself as a global technology superpower.
“The data being processed by these devices is very sensitive. It’s personal data, military data, cargo data. It might be trade secrets at stake. You want to make sure it’s in right hands,” said Bart Groothuis, director of cybersecurity at the Dutch Ministry of Defense before becoming a member of the European Parliament. “You’re dependent on a foreign actor which is a geopolitical adversary and strategic rival.”//
Read the full article:
https://apnews.com/article/technology-business-china-russia-europe-120b7dedacd8d545bf4521a1948bc31e
Source: Associated Press #Jan20
#SecurityBreach #Scanner #Europe #MadeinChina
Security scanners across Europe tied to China govt, military
//At some of the world’s most sensitive spots, authorities have installed security screening devices made by a single Chinese company with deep ties to China’s military and the highest levels of the ruling Communist Party.
The World Economic Forum in Davos. Europe’s largest ports. Airports from Amsterdam to Athens. NATO’s borders with Russia. All depend on equipment manufactured by Nuctech, which has quickly become the world’s leading company, by revenue, for cargo and vehicle scanners.
Nuctech’s critics allege the Chinese government has effectively subsidized the company so it can undercut competitors and give Beijing potential sway over critical infrastructure in the West as China seeks to establish itself as a global technology superpower.
“The data being processed by these devices is very sensitive. It’s personal data, military data, cargo data. It might be trade secrets at stake. You want to make sure it’s in right hands,” said Bart Groothuis, director of cybersecurity at the Dutch Ministry of Defense before becoming a member of the European Parliament. “You’re dependent on a foreign actor which is a geopolitical adversary and strategic rival.”//
Read the full article:
https://apnews.com/article/technology-business-china-russia-europe-120b7dedacd8d545bf4521a1948bc31e
Source: Associated Press #Jan20
#SecurityBreach #Scanner #Europe #MadeinChina
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Security scanners across Europe tied to China govt, military
At some of the world’s most sensitive spots, authorities have installed security screening devices made by a single Chinese company with deep ties to China’s military and the highest levels of the ruling Communist Party.
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Chinese #Drones Company #DJI denies accusations of leaking Ukrainian Military Secrets
#MediaMarkt, a German electronic retailer, removed all DJI products from their shelves last week, after sources confirmed that the Chinese drone manufacturer has been leaking Ukrainian Military secrets and locations to Russia.
DJI has responded on Twitter earlier this week, denying any breach of data.
Pulling all the DJI products from over 800 stores across 12 EU countries and Turkey, MediaMarkt only stated that immediate action was needed due to their responsibilities as a corporate, without any further explanation to the cause of the pull. However, in a response to an enquiry from the internet, the company claimed that DJI has been leaking the GPS data of Ukrainian army to Russia, and that they would follow up with situation as it develops.
Source: Unwire.hk #Mar31
https://unwire.hk/2022/03/31/dji-rejects-claim-that-it-leaks-data-to-russia-on-ukrainian-military-positions/life-tech/drone/
#MadeInChina #RussianInvasion #Ukraine
#MediaMarkt, a German electronic retailer, removed all DJI products from their shelves last week, after sources confirmed that the Chinese drone manufacturer has been leaking Ukrainian Military secrets and locations to Russia.
DJI has responded on Twitter earlier this week, denying any breach of data.
Pulling all the DJI products from over 800 stores across 12 EU countries and Turkey, MediaMarkt only stated that immediate action was needed due to their responsibilities as a corporate, without any further explanation to the cause of the pull. However, in a response to an enquiry from the internet, the company claimed that DJI has been leaking the GPS data of Ukrainian army to Russia, and that they would follow up with situation as it develops.
Source: Unwire.hk #Mar31
https://unwire.hk/2022/03/31/dji-rejects-claim-that-it-leaks-data-to-russia-on-ukrainian-military-positions/life-tech/drone/
#MadeInChina #RussianInvasion #Ukraine
Unwire.hk
向俄羅斯洩露烏克蘭軍事機密 中國無人機品牌 DJI 否認指控
德國大型電器連鎖集團 MediaMarkt 上週表示因為收到來自各方的資訊，指中國航拍機品牌 DJI 將烏克蘭軍方的機密位置資訊洩漏予俄羅斯，決定將 DJI 的產品全面下架。DJI 日前透過 Twitter 作出回應，否認將烏克蘭的機密數據外洩。
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China's WPS Office Software Accused of #Censorship and Lockup Users' Files
#WPSOffice, a Microsoft Office-like software released by China's company #Kingsoft, has recently been exposed for allegedly censoring content and locking users' files for sensitive words, prompting criticism.
Users have reported that WPS Office actively detects the contents of documents stored on computer drives and in the cloud. A file will be locked whenever sensitive words are found, which would be released only if the user files official complaints to the developer. The software locked a novel of more than 1 million words in one case. The author said the pieces have never been shared with anyone, questioning whether the WPS official had been peeking it without permission.
The official response from WPS was that the file contained illegal links, which is why it was banned, stressing that the user's privacy always comes first.
However, the WPS statement seems to make matters worse, and the general public is not at all convinced, with some questioning, " How do you know the document has an illegal link? Only if you peek at it!"
Source: The Liberty Times #Jul12
https://3c.ltn.com.tw/news/50087
#China #ChineseSoftware #PrivacyBreach
China's WPS Office Software Accused of #Censorship and Lockup Users' Files
#WPSOffice, a Microsoft Office-like software released by China's company #Kingsoft, has recently been exposed for allegedly censoring content and locking users' files for sensitive words, prompting criticism.
Users have reported that WPS Office actively detects the contents of documents stored on computer drives and in the cloud. A file will be locked whenever sensitive words are found, which would be released only if the user files official complaints to the developer. The software locked a novel of more than 1 million words in one case. The author said the pieces have never been shared with anyone, questioning whether the WPS official had been peeking it without permission.
The official response from WPS was that the file contained illegal links, which is why it was banned, stressing that the user's privacy always comes first.
However, the WPS statement seems to make matters worse, and the general public is not at all convinced, with some questioning, " How do you know the document has an illegal link? Only if you peek at it!"
Source: The Liberty Times #Jul12
https://3c.ltn.com.tw/news/50087
#China #ChineseSoftware #PrivacyBreach
自由時報電子報
中國 WPS Office 遭爆內容審查、鎖死用戶檔案！官方解釋卻「越描越黑」 - 自由電子報 3C科技
由中國金山軟體公司發布的 WPS Office，是一款類似微軟 Office 的辦公軟體，近期糟爆料懷疑進行內容審核，一旦發現敏感字就會鎖死檔案，引發外界撻伐，官方出面澄清卻越描越黑，網友並不買單。
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FBI investigation determined Chinese-made #Huawei equipment could disrupt US nuclear arsenal communications
//In 2017, the Chinese government was offering to spend $100 million to build an ornate Chinese garden at the #NationalArboretum in Washington DC. Complete with temples, pavilions and a 70-foot white pagoda, the project thrilled local officials, who hoped it would attract thousands of tourists every year.
But when US counterintelligence officials began digging into the details, they found numerous red flags. The pagoda, they noted, would have been strategically placed on one of the highest points in #WashingtonDC, just two miles from the #USCapitol, a perfect spot for signals intelligence collection, multiple sources familiar with the episode told CNN.
Also alarming was that Chinese officials wanted to build the pagoda with materials shipped to the US in diplomatic pouches, which #USCustoms officials are barred from examining, the sources said...
Among the most alarming things the #FBI uncovered pertains to Chinese-made Huawei equipment atop cell towers near US military bases in the rural Midwest. According to multiple sources familiar with the matter, the FBI determined the equipment was capable of capturing and disrupting highly restricted Defense Department communications, including those used by US Strategic Command, which oversees the country's nuclear weapons....//
Read the full article:
https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/23/politics/fbi-investigation-huawei-china-defense-department-communications-nuclear/index.html
Source: CNN #Jul23
#CNNExclusive
#ChinaThreat #MadeinChina #Security #Espionage #ChineseGarden
//In 2017, the Chinese government was offering to spend $100 million to build an ornate Chinese garden at the #NationalArboretum in Washington DC. Complete with temples, pavilions and a 70-foot white pagoda, the project thrilled local officials, who hoped it would attract thousands of tourists every year.
But when US counterintelligence officials began digging into the details, they found numerous red flags. The pagoda, they noted, would have been strategically placed on one of the highest points in #WashingtonDC, just two miles from the #USCapitol, a perfect spot for signals intelligence collection, multiple sources familiar with the episode told CNN.
Also alarming was that Chinese officials wanted to build the pagoda with materials shipped to the US in diplomatic pouches, which #USCustoms officials are barred from examining, the sources said...
Among the most alarming things the #FBI uncovered pertains to Chinese-made Huawei equipment atop cell towers near US military bases in the rural Midwest. According to multiple sources familiar with the matter, the FBI determined the equipment was capable of capturing and disrupting highly restricted Defense Department communications, including those used by US Strategic Command, which oversees the country's nuclear weapons....//
Read the full article:
https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/23/politics/fbi-investigation-huawei-china-defense-department-communications-nuclear/index.html
Source: CNN #Jul23
#CNNExclusive
#ChinaThreat #MadeinChina #Security #Espionage #ChineseGarden
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CNN Exclusive: FBI investigation determined Chinese-made Huawei equipment could disrupt US nuclear arsenal communications | CNN…
On paper, it looked like a fantastic deal. In 2017, the Chinese government was offering to spend $100 million to build an ornate Chinese garden at the National Arboretum in Washington DC. Complete with temples, pavilions and a 70-foot white pagoda, the project…
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Portable charger in China Turned into Eavesdropping Device and GPS Locator
In China, a portable charger can become an eavesdropping device and a GPS locator. Acoording to Chinese media, with the installation of SIM card, such portable charger can eavesdrop a long distance away and locate the user accurately.
These devices come in various colours and models, but most have the functionality of "remote monitoring recording" and "precise positioning".
They cost from RMB300 to RMB600 and can be bought on some online platforms.
In China, a journalist from #Banyuetan (#半月談) successfully modifies a portable charger from a store with RMB300. He downloads a "#GPS365" app onto his phone. After logging in with the username and password given by the seller, the screen shows the device location, tracking record, contact list, messages etc.
The journalist puts "location" in trial and finds out that the activity tracking of the user can be seen clearly with the portable charger. Even places like underground and car parks can still be accurately shown on the system.
The staff told the journalist that the charger could record sound from the surroundings and automatically send the recording to the phone once the environment noise exceeds 50dB with "Sound Control Convo (#聲控語聊到)" installed in the app. The portable charger can also pick up phone calls automatically.
Source: RFA #Jul27
https://www.facebook.com/454004001340790/posts
#GPS #SoundControl #Tracking #Taobao #Privacy #Security #PrecisePositioning #MadeinChina
Portable charger in China Turned into Eavesdropping Device and GPS Locator
In China, a portable charger can become an eavesdropping device and a GPS locator. Acoording to Chinese media, with the installation of SIM card, such portable charger can eavesdrop a long distance away and locate the user accurately.
These devices come in various colours and models, but most have the functionality of "remote monitoring recording" and "precise positioning".
They cost from RMB300 to RMB600 and can be bought on some online platforms.
In China, a journalist from #Banyuetan (#半月談) successfully modifies a portable charger from a store with RMB300. He downloads a "#GPS365" app onto his phone. After logging in with the username and password given by the seller, the screen shows the device location, tracking record, contact list, messages etc.
The journalist puts "location" in trial and finds out that the activity tracking of the user can be seen clearly with the portable charger. Even places like underground and car parks can still be accurately shown on the system.
The staff told the journalist that the charger could record sound from the surroundings and automatically send the recording to the phone once the environment noise exceeds 50dB with "Sound Control Convo (#聲控語聊到)" installed in the app. The portable charger can also pick up phone calls automatically.
Source: RFA #Jul27
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#GPS #SoundControl #Tracking #Taobao #Privacy #Security #PrecisePositioning #MadeinChina
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