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WorldUS bars BYD vehicles from Japan base, citing ‘unacceptable’ security risk

The US military has banned BYD vehicles from Kadena airbase on Okinawa, including taxis and delivery vehicles. A spokesperson said they pose an unacceptable, unmitigable risk but officials have not identified a specific threat. The move has prompted speculation that similar restrictions could spread to other US bases.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-10-27 02:50Original

US bars BYD vehicles from Japan base, citing ‘unacceptable’ security risk
US bars BYD vehicles from Japan base, citing ‘unacceptable’ security riskWorld