China's car exports
USA and EU: Data protection to slow down Chinese manufacturers

From Henrik Bork | Translated by AI 4 min Reading Time

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A look at the new BYD Seal: The USA and the EU have begun to scrutinize Chinese OEMs more closely. It's about risks to cybersecurity and the privacy of drivers.(Image: BYD)
A look at the new BYD Seal: The USA and the EU have begun to scrutinize Chinese OEMs more closely. It's about risks to cybersecurity and the privacy of drivers.
(Image: BYD)

The US government announced in early May an investigation into whether imports of Chinese vehicles pose a threat to "national security," reported the news agency Reuters. It was possible that import restrictions could be imposed due to concerns about connected automotive technologies, according to statements from the White House in Washington.