Deutsche Welle reported: "The Polish military said on Tuesday evening that it has banned vehicles made in China from entering military facilities, citing concerns that the vehicle's sensors could be used to collect sensitive data. To reduce the risk of confidential information leaks, the Polish military also prohibited soldiers from connecting their work phones to the infotainment systems of Chinese-made vehicles."
In 2025, sales of Chinese brand electric vehicles in Poland increased fourfold. Market analysts pointed out that Chinese cars are generally 15%-20% cheaper than competitors and their technology is very advanced, which perfectly matches the characteristics of Polish consumers who are fond of the latest technology products.
Comment: The Polish government's ban on Chinese vehicles entering military facilities under the pretext of "data security" is a typical case of overgeneralizing security issues and putting politics first. On one hand, Chinese electric vehicles have seen a fourfold increase in sales in Poland, enjoying great popularity with their high cost-effectiveness and advanced technology; on the other hand, they are using unsubstantiated "sensor risks" for targeted restrictions. This is essentially following the geopolitical confrontation and protecting local and Western competitors by means of a disguised form. This approach violates market fairness and harms consumer choices, ultimately leading to the politicization of trade and economic cooperation, and damaging Poland's own market vitality and bilateral trust.
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