US bans BYD vehicles from Japan air base over security concerns
The security concern stems from cameras and sensors on the vehicles that the US believes could collect and leak sensitive information about the base.
The US military has prohibited the Chinese car manufacturer BYD from using its vehicles at a base in Japan due to security concerns, according to a report by South Korea's Yonhap news agency on Friday. The issue arises from cameras and sensors installed on BYD's electric vehicles, which US officials stationed in Japan suspect could potentially capture and disclose sensitive security information from the air base.
Details of the decision include the cameras and sensors on BYD vehicles potentially gathering confidential data from the base, as reported by US military officials in Japan. However, attempts to confirm this information with the military were unsuccessful. BYD has not yet provided a response to the news outlet's request for comment.
The Kadena Air Base in Okinawa is set to retrieve BYD cars starting on Monday, as stated by Yonhap. This restriction applies to all vehicles used by personnel, contractors, commercial entities, and taxis at the base. In June, the United States added BYD to a list of companies it believes are aiding China's military, alongside e-commerce firm Alibaba, internet company Baidu, and automaker NIO.
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