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Oct 26, 2026

US military bans BYD vehicles at Kadena Air Base in Japan over security concerns

The US military has banned vehicles manufactured by Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, citing them as an "unacceptable and unmitigable risk" to personnel. The ban at one of America's largest overseas military installations reflects broader US concerns about Chinese technology and potential security vulnerabilities.

Oct 26, 2026·8 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪China barred Tesla vehicles from entering certain government compounds in 2021 over security concerns regarding vehicle cameras, before lifting the restriction in 2024.
  • ▪U.S. military bases on the Korean Peninsula have not banned Chinese-made BYD vehicles from entering their facilities.
  • ▪Defence Minister Richard Marles stated that the United States has made no request for Australia to restrict Chinese electric vehicles at Australian military installations.

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