US bans BYD from air base in Japan over security concern, news report says
The ban affects personnel, contractors and taxis as officials cite cameras and sensors that could collect sensitive base information.
- Washington banned BYD EVs from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa due to security concerns, with the restriction taking effect Monday, October 26.
- The ban follows Washington's decision in June to list BYD as an enterprise aiding China's military, citing fears that vehicle cameras and sensors could leak sensitive security information.
- Every vehicle used by base personnel, contractors, and taxis faces the prohibition without exception at Kadena Air Base, targeting specific technology risks.
- The list also includes Alibaba, Baidu, and NIO, prompting e-commerce company Alibaba to sue the government while China protested the designations as discriminatory.
- Military officials in Japan could not immediately be reached for confirmation, and BYD did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the policy.
86 Articles
86 Articles
US Air Force Bans Even Privately Owned BYD Cars From Japan Base Amid Fears Sensors Could Collect Sensitive Data
The US Air Force has barred BYD cars, taxis and delivery vehicles from Japan's Kadena Air Base, citing concerns that onboard technology could expose sensitive information.
At the US Air Force Base Kadena in Okinawa, BYD vehicles have been banned since Monday. The military mentions security concerns, but does not yet reveal any concrete risks.
A BAN went into effect this week at Kadena Air Base on the Japanese island of Okinawa and has sparked speculation that similar measures could be introduced at other US military facilities.
US bans vehicles from China’s BYD at base in Japan
One of the US’ biggest overseas military bases has banned vehicles made by the Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Co (比亞迪) over security concerns, the US military in Japan said yesterday. The ban, which went into effect this week at Kadena airbase on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa, has fuel
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
