Hikvision CEO And Vice-Chair Receive Warning, Government Investigation Concluded
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has concluded their investigation into Hikvision's CEO and Vice-Chair, issuing a warning but no fine nor further punishment.
Inside this note, we examine the investigation, the meaning of the warning, and the future for Hikvision.
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