Chinese surveillance based on US tech is used to silence Tibetans in Nepal
10 hours ago
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- Chinese surveillance technology, based on U.S. tech, is being exported globally, including to Nepal, where it monitors Tibetan refugees.
- Nepal's once-vibrant Free Tibet movement has been stifled by extensive CCTV surveillance, facial recognition, and AI tracking systems.
- U.S. companies like Amazon Web Services, HP, and IBM have historically provided technology to Chinese firms, enabling China's surveillance state.
- Chinese firms like Hikvision, Dahua, and Uniview now dominate global surveillance markets, offering advanced monitoring tools with few restrictions.
- Tibetan refugees in Nepal face severe restrictions, including lack of documentation, making them vulnerable to surveillance and deportation.
- China has built surveillance systems in Nepal, including near the Tibetan border, violating bilateral agreements.
- Nepali police use Chinese-donated technology, including digital radios and AI-powered cameras, to monitor and preemptively detain potential protesters.
- The U.S. government has allowed American firms to sell surveillance technology to China across multiple administrations.
- Tibetan activists report being tracked via WeChat and other digital platforms, leading to arrests and imprisonment.
- China's 'Great Wall of Steel' along the Nepal border includes fences, sensors, and drones, sealing off traditional escape routes for Tibetans.