Security concerns drive shift to US, German and Taiwanese technology.

India plans to phase out Chinese cameras from highway toll systems. 

The country is preparing to remove Chinese-made high-speed cameras from its national highway toll network, citing concerns over national security, according to a Bloomberg report. This shift coincides with India's move to a camera-based, barrier-free tolling system designed to enable vehicles to pass without slowing down, thereby easing congestion on highways managed by the National Highways Authority of India. Officials have been instructed to avoid importing sensitive technology from China and to replace existing Chinese-origin equipment. They have shortlisted alternative suppliers—VIVOTEK, Robert Bosch GmbH, and Motorola Solutions Inc.—to supply around 1,150 toll collection points. The decision is driven by fears that devices manufactured wholly or in part in China could facilitate intelligence gathering, especially during periods of conflict. India is also considering restrictions on companies such as Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co. and Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co. The move highlights ongoing mistrust between New Delhi and Beijing, even amid recent diplomatic talks.