US EditionElectric cars with Chinese parts banned from UK military sites over spying fears
- The UK Ministry of Defence has banned electric vehicles with Chinese components from sensitive military sites due to cybersecurity fears, affecting locations like RAF Wyton and Salisbury Plain training area.
- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian denied allegations that Chinese drones were used for espionage in the UK, stating, 'China has never and will never require companies to store data through illegal means.'
- Defense Minister Lord Coaker confirmed in Parliament that stricter rules apply at sensitive military sites regarding Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles due to security concerns.
- Concerns about espionage have grown, as highlighted by cybersecurity expert James Bore, who indicated that electric vehicles transmit data back to manufacturers, raising risks at sensitive locations.
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British Military Locks Out Chinese Cars
In the UK, there is growing concern about possible espionage from Chinese electric cars. Military personnel and government officials have now been instructed to keep vehicles with Chinese components away from sensitive facilities. British media report appropriate instructions to the staff at the Wyton site of the Royal Air Force, a central hub of the military intelligence services.Concretely, these vehicles must not be brought closer than three …
UK military sites ban EVs with Chinese parts over spying fears
Some military bases in the United Kingdom are banning electric vehicles with Chinese parts because of concerns over potential spying from Beijing. The move comes amid a report that warned of potential covert operations from China through EV technology. The concerns come as practically all EVs have some Chinese parts. The UK government plans to introduce a fleet of 40,000 EVs for government officials by the end of 2027. Full Story Some of the Uni…
China responds to UK spying allegations
China has dismissed the allegation of spying on the United Kingdom, advising the country’s agencies not to “groundlessly” accuse or go after Chinese high-tech firms. The Minister of Foreign Affairs on Thursday responded to the scrutiny of U.K. companies flying Chinese-manufactured drones over the sites of critical national infrastructure. A spokesperson in the ministry, Lin Jian, stated that the Chinese government has never asked and will never …
Electric Cars Threaten National Security, Defence Chiefs Warn – The Daily Sceptic
Electric cars pose a potential threat to national security as they are vulnerable to Chinese spying, an official defence assessment by the Government's spy lab has warned. The post Electric Cars Threaten National Security, Defence Chiefs Warn appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.
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