US Military Bans Chinese BYD Vehicles at Kadena Airbase in Japan

• The US military in Japan banned vehicles made by Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD at Kadena airbase.
• The ban includes delivery drivers and taxis, and it went into effect this week.
• The decision is due to concerns about smart technology in the vehicles and the threat of spying.
• Kadena airbase is one of America’s biggest overseas military bases.
• The ban is part of growing concerns about Chinese technology in critical infrastructure.