The U.S. military's Kadena Air Base in Okinawa is reportedly planning to prohibit BYD vehicles from entering the base, against a backdrop of concerns that classified information could leak through onboard cameras. Inclusion on a Chinese military support list has been cited as the basis.
According to Reuters, the U.S. military's Kadena Air Base in Okinawa has decided to prohibit vehicles made by Chinese automaker BYD from entering the base. Concerns about classified information leaking through onboard cameras are said to be behind the decision, and the measure could affect base operations.
The decision has been reported as being based on BYD's inclusion on a Chinese military support list. Further details are awaited on the specific scope and timing of implementation. Reuters is cited as the source.