US Department of Commerce: Points out the risk of information leaks from Chinese EVs
・The US is considering raising EV import duties for security reasons
・China will further expand restrictions on Tesla vehicles
We bring you a summary of Hisashi Katsumata’s World View article.
Risk of information leakage for EVs made in China:
The United States has raised the issue of ‘information leakage caused by Chinese-made EVs.’
China has further strengthened the areas where Tesla cars are prohibited due to concerns about information leaks.
US Department of Commerce:
It emphasizes the “danger” of information leaks from Chinese EVs.
1. This is a warning that EVs will become tools for information acquisition.
2. Consider raising EV tariffs and executive orders on personal information protection.
This prevents sensitive personal information from being leaked to hostile foreign forces.
Secretary of Commerce Lemond:
On January 30, he expressed concern that “China-made EVs pose a serious risk to the national security of the United States.”
1. Biden administration considers additional tariffs on EVs imported from China
2. Prepare an executive order to protect Americans’ personal information
It is important to point out that Chinese EVs are collecting a huge amount of information in the United States.
That information is reportedly flowing to China.
Viewing China’s railway rolling stock (CRRC) as a problem:
In the past, there was a problem in the United States with the import of Chinese-made railroad cars.
Business talks were canceled after the dangers of surveillance cameras on Chinese vehicles were raised.
There was a risk that surveillance camera image data would be leaked to China.
Export destinations for Chinese-made EVs:
Chinese-made EVs such as BYD are exported to Europe and Central and South America.
In the case of the US, China is unable to enter the US market due to the 27.5% tariff.
Taxation on EVs made in China:
During the Trump era, tariffs were imposed as high as 27.5%. This is a de facto import ban
Nihon Keizai Shimbun: (January 26)
An article titled ”China expands restrictions on Tesla vehicles” was published.
China restricts Tesla vehicles:
In 2021, Tesla will be restricted from entering military facilities.
In 2023, restrictions on access to government-related facilities used by citizens will be implemented.
This is due to heightened security concerns due to the US-China conflict.
This will be a tailwind for Chinese domestic brand cars.
Prohibited from entering Shanghai tourist attractions:
The Grand Halls is a conference and banquet hall located on the Bund.
It is prohibited to park a Tesla in a parking lot.
According to local residents, they will not even allow anyone to pass through the premises.
Reason for prohibition of entry:
A Shanghai government-affiliated company operates The Grand Halls.
This is in response to government restrictions on Tesla vehicles.
China has banned Teslas from parking in crowded places.
Local government bans Tesla use:
The local government was notified of a ban on the use of Tesla for security reasons.
According to Weibo, it is already being implemented in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Hubei provinces.
Detention centers in Sichuan province (specific facilities)
A notice was issued asking them to park at least 50 meters away from the detention center.
World University Games (Event)
In 2023, during the event in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, the driving routes of Tesla will be restricted.
In 2023, Tesla vehicles will be prohibited in some areas of downtown Chongqing.
Reasons for banning Tesla usage:
I’m especially wary of Tesla’s parking features.
1. Tesla detects and records suspicious movements around you
2. Tesla has a unique feature that activates the alarm system
There is also the view that the Chinese government is wary of these.
Last August, a local airport in Hunan province banned Tesla vehicles.
The reason is that there are concerns about information leaks with this function.
China does a lot of “harassment” to Tesla:
This ‘harassment’ by China is provoking the US government.
This is leading to further increases in tariffs on Chinese EVs.
The EU will also move to curb imports of Chinese EVs.
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Raimondo warns Chinese EVs pose national, data security risks
US COMMERCE Secretary: Gina Raimondo
warned that Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) pose significant national security risks,
as the Biden administration weighs additional tariffs on autos from the Asian country as well as a separate measure to protect Americans’ personal information.
Raimondo said during an Atlantic Council fireside chat on Tuesday (Jan 30).
Electric and autonomous vehicles:
“Do we want all that data going to Beijing?”
collecting a huge amount of information about the driver, the location of the vehicle, the surroundings of the vehicle.
Her remarks come as the White House is highly preparing an executive order to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing “sensitive” individual data,
Bloomberg News reported last week.