China surveillance cameras found in Taiwan Industrial park

Taiwan uses security cameras MADE IN CHINA, procured by Hsinchu Industrial Park under the auspices of the Industrial Development Bureau were identified as sourced from China but passed off as manufactured in Taiwan, said the Control Yuan, a supervisory and auditory body of the government, in a report released last week. The HikVision brand of cameras were used in the industrial complex. These is home to more than 400 companies providing services and products in ICT, chemical, automobile, pharmaceutical, and other industries.

Personnel responsible for the procurement of closed-circuit television equipment failed to conduct rigorous paper reviews and inspections, among other administrative flaws. This resulted in a mismatch between what was written in contracts and what was delivered, the investigators said. Corrective measures were required as the investigators demanded better internal control. Given Taiwan’s prowess in electronics manufacturing, the agency said the government should work with the private sector to ensure relevant devices are indigenously made.

Security control and management services providers have complained about the difficulty of decoupling from China in producing surveillance equipment. Many components from China come at lower prices and are thus more competitive, per report.