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China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) said on Wednesday that an unidentified foreign company was found to have illegally carried out geographic mapping activities in the country under the pretext of conducting joint research on intelligent driving. with an approved Chinese mapping company.

The MSS disclosure prompted several automakers to reaffirm their commitment to complying with Chinese laws and regulations.

Tesla Vice Chairman Tao Lin reposted the MSS disclosure on Chinese social media platform Sina Weibo on Wednesday evening, writing: “Compliance forms the foundation of business operations. Tesla believes that only compliance-driven intelligence can drive sustainable development.

Chinese mapping company NavInfo has attracted considerable attention online following the latest MSS announcement.

“NavInfo always strictly adheres to laws and regulations, firmly opposes any rumors that tarnish its reputation, and will take necessary legal actions,” the company wrote on its official Sina Weibo account on Wednesday evening.

Also on Wednesday, the China Cybersecurity Association called for a thorough review of U.S. technology company Intel’s products, citing persistent cybersecurity problems and high failure rates, to ensure national security and safeguard rights Chinese consumers.

Intel subsidiary Mobileye has become the subject of online speculation.

“We have made continuous investments in data compliance and regulatory compliance, including in China, operating under the supervision of authorized entities,” the company posted on Sina Weibo.

“Our commitment to complying with all relevant laws and regulations ensures that our operations maintain the highest standards of compliance,” he said.

“(The incident revealed by the MSS) has nothing to do with Zeekr and was not carried out by its partner,” Yang Xueliang, vice president of Geely Holding Group, said on Sina Weibo on Wednesday.

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr is a partner of Mobileye. In August, Zeekr and Mobileye announced plans to accelerate technology localization in China, integrate Mobileye technologies into next-generation Zeekr models, and strengthen their driving safety and industry-leading automation in China and beyond. the global market, read a press release seen on the Mobileye website.

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