As Chinese car brands surge in sales in the Czech Republic, media in the Czech Republic reports: Czech Defense Ministry restricts Chinese-made cars from entering sensitive military zones
According to Czech media Seznam Zprávy, the Czech Ministry of Defense, in collaboration with the General Staff, has issued an order restricting vehicles made in China from entering sensitive military areas.
The military is referring to a warning issued last year by the Czech National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NUKIB).
Czech General Staff spokesperson Koshanková confirmed: "Based on the warning from the Czech National Cyber and Information Security Agency and experiences from certain NATO allies, access for certain vehicles into areas designated by our department has been restricted."
The report states that the current directive applies to all departments within the Czech Ministry of Defense. The directive is not a blanket ban on Chinese vehicles; instead, the Czech military will assess restrictions based on vehicle type and the sensitivity level of the area or target.
The news site cited sources within security agencies stating that other Czech institutions are also considering similar measures. Last year, Chinese passenger vehicles accounted for 4% of total passenger vehicle sales in the Czech Republic, with sales increasing by 28%. According to data from the Czech Association of Car Importers, the best-selling Chinese car brand is SAIC MG, with sales reaching 4,678 units.
Brands Jeku and Oumengda under Chery Group have performed well since entering the Czech market last year. Dongfeng, BYD, and BAIC brands are also sold in the Czech Republic. The warning issued by the Czech National Cyber and Information Security Agency regarding Chinese-made cars does not bind ordinary consumers.
Source: rfi
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