Italian scanner tenders alarm allies over Chinese influence
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Recent scanner contracts in Italy, awarded to Chinese firm Nuctech, have raised serious concerns among Italy’s allies about the risk of Chinese influence on critical infrastructure. The €15 million deals, funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, highlight a regulatory gap leaving the country vulnerable

Recent scanner contracts in Italy, awarded to Chinese firm Nuctech, have raised serious concerns among Italy’s allies about the risk of Chinese influence on critical infrastructure. The €15 million deals, funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, highlight a regulatory gap leaving the country vulnerable.

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The case recalls earlier controversies over Chinese suppliers in the 5G sector, highlighting growing apprehensions regarding national security.

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In March, the European Court of Justice rejected Nuctech’s appeal against the European Commission’s decision to inspect the company under the EU’s foreign subsidies regulation.

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Unlike the robust risk mitigation measures applied to 5G—such as Golden Power and the National Cyber Security Perimeter—there are no similar instruments for critical devices like scanners in Italy.

This regulatory gap leaves Italy more vulnerable to potential security threats associated with these technologies, raising concerns among policymakers and security experts.