Canadian Ban Lacks Transparency and Fairness, Hikvision Says
Chinese surveillance technology company Hikvision criticized an order by the Canadian government directing it to stop operating in the country (see 2506300022), saying it was based on “unfounded allegations of national security concerns.” The company said the Canadian order was based on the fact that Hikvision is headquartered in China.
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“We strongly disagree with this decision and view it with deep concern, as we believe it lacks a factual basis, procedural fairness, and transparency,” the company said. “Instead of evaluating our technology on its cybersecurity merits, the decision appears to be driven by the parent company’s country of origin, reflecting broader geopolitical tensions and an unjustified bias against Chinese companies.”
Hikvision said it “fully cooperated” with Canada’s review, including by providing “timely and comprehensive responses along with detailed documentation and proactive engagement to support their understanding.” But “despite these efforts, the government imposed its decision without presenting evidence or addressing the facts we provided.” It urged the Canadian government to “base its actions on facts rather than prejudice, and to uphold a fair, transparent environment for all businesses and investors.”