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Poland's Ministry of Defence has prohibited Chinese-made cars and any vehicles equipped with recording technology from entering military facilities. This decision, announced on February 19, 2026, follows a risk analysis indicating that modern cars could facilitate unauthorized data acquisition. Additionally, officials are barred from connecting work phones to infotainment systems in these vehicles.
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2026-02-18
Poland announces ban on Chinese-made cars at military bases
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