US base in Japan bans BYD vehicles over security risk

· Security · Japan · United States

The US military banned vehicles made by Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD at Kadena airbase in Japan, calling them an "unacceptable" risk. The restrictions also apply to delivery drivers and taxis. Kadena is one of America's biggest overseas military bases.

Why it matters：The ban extends security concerns over Chinese technology into vehicles on military sites, a trend that could spread to other allied bases.

Key points

  • The ban covers BYD vehicles at Kadena airbase.
  • It also applies to delivery drivers and taxis.
  • The US military called the vehicles an "unacceptable" risk.

Sources (original reporting)

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