PRC Facial Recognition Firms and Chipmaker Added To US DoD "Chinese Military Companies" List
The US government has added 14 PRC China firms to its 'Chinese military company' list, including several security technology software developers and a major chip manufacturer.
This report examines the decision, who it impacts, its implications, how it relates to Dahua and Hikvision, and what it indicates about US-China relations in 2024.
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