The Polish General Staff is preparing a document that would ban the entry of privately used Chinese-made vehicles onto the premises of the country’s military units and facilities.
The measure is justified by concerns about national security, as reported by Polish Radio.
According to armed forces officials, modern Chinese vehicles are equipped with a variety of electronic systems and sensors that can collect data from the environment. Information potentially collected includes photo and video recordings, audio recordings and vehicle geolocation data.
According to the Polish army’s assessment, this data could be used for espionage purposes, particularly in militarily sensitive areas. Therefore, the restriction should not only be limited to barracks and military installations, but should also be extended to nearby parking lots used by civilian employees, military personnel and visitors.
Poland’s initiative follows a trend that can also be observed in other countries. Started in November 2025 Israel with the confiscation of Chinese-made official vehicles used by officers, also citing risks to security and the protection of sensitive information.
The proposal is still in the development phase, but reflects growing concerns in the European and international context about the use of technologies integrated into modern vehicles and their possible use to collect strategic data.
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Quelle und Bilder: Polish Radio for Abroad – Facebook | BYD. This content was created with the support of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
