HIKVISION(SZ:002415) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-01 23:34Group 1 - Canada quickly retracted its proposal to tax US tech companies after a trade warning from the US, demonstrating its economic dependence on the US market, which accounts for over 70% of its exports [3][6][12] - The proposed 3% digital services tax was seen as a direct challenge to US tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Facebook, prompting a strong reaction from the US government [5][10] - In a sudden shift, Canada announced the cessation of operations for Chinese company Hikvision in Canada, citing national security concerns, which appeared to be a political gesture to appease the US [12][15] Group 2 - The Canadian government's decision to target Hikvision was interpreted as a "sacrificial" move to demonstrate loyalty to the US, despite lacking substantial evidence of security threats posed by the company [15][18] - China's response included strong diplomatic statements against Canada's actions, warning of potential retaliatory measures, which could impact Canadian exports to China [18][20] - The situation reflects a broader trend where smaller nations, like Canada, may find themselves caught in the geopolitical struggles of larger powers, often compromising their own interests [22][24]