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UK Bans Chinese-Made EVs from Military Bases Amid Espionage Fears

4/17/2025

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In a bold move to safeguard national security, the UK Ministry of Defence has prohibited electric vehicles containing Chinese parts from military sites. Staff at RAF Wyton are now required to park these vehicles two miles away, amid rising fears that they could be exploited for espionage through data reporting to manufacturers.

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In a bold move to safeguard national security, the UK Ministry of Defence has prohibited electric vehicles containing Chinese parts from military sites. Staff at RAF Wyton are now required to park these vehicles two miles away, amid rising fears that they could be exploited for espionage through data reporting to manufacturers.