Workers at Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries' port machinery base in Nantong, Jiangsu Province. [Photo by Xu Congjun/For chinadaily.com.cn]
The cranes manufactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) do not pose a cybersecurity risk to any port, the Shanghai-based company said in a statement on March 10.
ZPMC said the announcement follows recent actions taken by the U.S. government based on cybersecurity concerns at U.S. ports, as well as related media reports claiming that its cranes are equipped with “cellular modems.” It was announced in response.
“ZPMC takes U.S. concerns seriously and believes that without sufficient fact-checking, these reports can easily mislead the public,” the company said in a statement. “The cranes provided by ZPMC do not pose a cybersecurity risk to any port.”
ZPMC has always strictly complied with relevant national and regional laws and regulations and operates in accordance with the law, the Shanghai-based crane manufacturer continued in the statement.
“Cranes supplied by ZPMC are used in ports around the world, including in the United States. These cranes are designed, manufactured, transported, installed and commissioned in strict accordance with international standards, applicable laws and regulations, and technical specifications. and will be delivered after acceptance.Determined by the customer.''
ZPMC concluded the announcement by continuing to strictly adhere to applicable laws, regulations and regulatory requirements in order to protect its business and achieve mutual benefit and development with its customers around the world.
Last month, President Joe Biden's administration announced a $20 billion investment to build more ship-to-shore cranes in the United States, citing concerns that Chinese-made cranes pose a potential risk to U.S. national security. The Wall Street Journal previously reported that a U.S. Congressional investigation found that some ZPMC cranes were equipped with cellular modems, which could serve as a backdoor for remote access and could be used as part of an espionage plan. It turned out that there is a possibility that
In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on February 23, “The so-called data collection by China's remote-controlled port cranes is complete nonsense.''
“China firmly opposes the United States' generalization of the concept of national security, abuse of state power, and unjust oppression of Chinese products and enterprises,” Mao said. “Instrumentalizing and weaponizing economic and trade issues will only increase the security risks of global production and supply chains, ultimately harming others and ourselves. ”
Mao expressed hope that the United States would effectively respect the principles of market economy and fair competition, and provide a fair, just and non-discriminatory environment for Chinese enterprises to do business.
“China will also continue to resolutely protect the legitimate rights and interests of its own companies,” the spokesperson said.
