Jiemi: Czech Republic Bans Chinese-Made Vehicles from Military Facilities

Czech news website Seznam Zprávy reported that the Czech Republic has banned Chinese-made vehicles from entering military facilities. This decision was made by the Czech General Staff based on a warning issued by the National Cyber and Information Security Agency.

Zdenka Sobalná-Košvanová, spokesperson for the Czech General Staff, stated: "Based on a warning from the Czech National Cyber and Information Security Agency and drawing on experiences from certain NATO allies, we have imposed restrictions on specific vehicles entering designated military areas. This measure aims to prevent potential risks associated with data collection and transmission through transportation vehicles. It is a preventive action that will be continuously assessed in light of the current security situation."

The Czech General Staff emphasized that the restricted vehicles are all of Chinese origin. The current measures do not constitute a complete ban on Chinese-made vehicles entering restricted zones. The military is expected to evaluate these restrictions based on vehicle type and the level of restriction in specific domestic areas or particular locations.

Czech security agencies have once again warned about the risks posed by Chinese influence, including those arising from cutting-edge technologies.

In May 2025, the government led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala publicly condemned the Chinese government for launching cyberattacks against the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs—targeting email accounts that had been compromised by hackers over a two-year period.

Last week, Prague City Court began hearing a case against a Chinese national accused of being a Chinese intelligence officer collecting information on local political figures under the guise of a journalist in the Czech Republic. If convicted, the individual could face up to five years in prison. This marks the first time in modern Czech history that someone has been prosecuted by a Czech court for unauthorized activities conducted on behalf of foreign interests. This offense was newly added to the Czech Criminal Code during recent legal revisions.

Source: sputniknews

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