Taiwanese experts warn that China-made drones may be relaying information to Beijing
According to experts, Taiwanese experts warn Taipei should consider regularly collaborating with non-governmental organizations to test Chinese products.
According to local media, Taiwanese experts warn have warned that Chinese-made drones used by the country’s private companies and individuals may be sending data back to Beijing. In addition, many countries forbid Chinese information and communication products in the public sector. As a result, Taipei should consider collaborating with non-governmental organizations to test Chinese products regularly and share the results with the public. According to Su Tzu-yun, director of the Institute for National Defense and Security Research, as quoted by Taiwan News.
Previously, Su discovered data transmission software settings in the firmware of Xiaomi, Huawei, and ZTE mobile phones, as well as DJI drones.
As a result, the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act of the United States prohibited the federal government from purchasing Chinese drones, according to Taiwan News.
According to Taiwan’s National Communications Commission, Chinese citizens and enterprises must support. Assist, and cooperate in national intelligence operations under Article 14 of China’s National Intelligence Law.
Chinese manufacturers cannot refuse to provide relevant information when Beijing requests it according to the rule. In addition, when private companies or individuals use Chinese drones. Relevant images and other important data may be transmit to Chinese manufacturers.
“Theoretically, Chinese-made drones should be completely banned,” said Li Chung-Hsien, a National Cheng Kung University’s Department of Electrical Engineering professor.
However, Li stated that Taiwan does not take a “scorched earth” approach. However, he maintained that relevant authorities must check the functions of Chinese drones and create comprehensive regulations. As opposed to the current ones, which only regulate flight safety.
