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Surveillance equipment built by companies linked to the Chinese government are being ripped out of the ABC after they were uncovered across three sites.

Cameras made by Hikvision and Dahua were located at the public broadcaster's Ultimo headquarters and two additional regional locations.

'Work is underway to remove the cameras,' a spokesperson told NCA NewsWire.

While the public broadcaster would not confirm just how many cameras had been discovered, NCA NewsWire understands a number are located in secure areas within the Ultimo headquarters.

The Sydney HQ is home to some of the network's most high profile news programs, such as 7:30, Radio National and Q&A.

Hikvision and Dahua cameras have been banned in the United States and the United Kingdom due to fears they could contain spyware.

The US Federal Communications Commission warned the devices held an 'unacceptable risk to national security'.