US bans BYD vehicles from Kadena airbase in Japan over security concerns
Military officials say Chinese-made cars pose ‘unacceptable’ risk
The US military has banned all vehicles manufactured by Chinese company BYD from Kadena airbase on the Japanese island of Okinawa, citing an “unacceptable and unmitigable risk” to personnel and operations. The restriction, which took effect this week, applies to privately owned cars, taxis and delivery vehicles.