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UK Defense Firms Warn Against Chinese EVs Over Espionage

4/29/2025

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UK defense firms are urging employees to steer clear of connecting their mobile phones to Chinese-made electric vehicles, fearing espionage. The Ministry of Defence has prohibited these cars from sensitive locations. Despite Chinese manufacturers claiming adherence to privacy laws, anxiety over data theft and state surveillance continues to loom large.

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UK defense firms are urging employees to steer clear of connecting their mobile phones to Chinese-made electric vehicles, fearing espionage. The Ministry of Defence has prohibited these cars from sensitive locations. Despite Chinese manufacturers claiming adherence to privacy laws, anxiety over data theft and state surveillance continues to loom large.