Electric cars with Chinese parts banned from UK military sites over spying fears

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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