Chinese tech firms are quietly making a comeback in Australia’s automotive sector, capitalizing on the country’s push for electric vehicles and smart technology. Despite being banned from Australian projects due to security concerns, companies like Huawei, Baidu, and Dahua are investing in electric vehicles and smart-driving technology.
Huawei, reportedly generating $100 billion in revenue in 2023, was banned from Australia’s 5G rollout due to concerns over its ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). However, the company has reportedly shifted its focus to the automotive sector, partnering with major automakers like Seres Group and Audi.
Other Chinese companies, such as Dahua, have also made a comeback through the automotive sector, despite being banned from using their surveillance technology in Australia. Dahua, accused of working with the People’s Liberation Army, has launched an electric vehicle division.
Experts warn that the risk posed by these companies and their technology is significant, citing the lack of accountability and transparency in China’s authoritarian regime. Cybersecurity expert Dr. Lesley Seebeck notes that Australia’s high adoption of foreign technology makes it vulnerable to data collection and potential espionage.
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) also cautions that the CCP’s influence in private companies has expanded dramatically over the past decade, allowing Beijing to exert power over major decisions and personnel.
This move has raised concerns in the US, with some proposing bans on this technology to prevent Chinese government surveillance.
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