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As a pivotal component of China’s controversial Skynet surveillance project, Hikvision has played a major role in installing surveillance systems throughout the country. This expansive network includes more than half of the 1 billion surveillance cameras globally, predominantly situated in China. Estimates suggest between 540 million to 626 million cameras populate the nation's streets, translating to an alarming average of 373 to 432 cameras per 1,000 people. This pervasive presence raises serious ethical questions, particularly concerning its application against ethnic minorities, dissidents, and religious groups.