Car Wars—Yet Another Threat From Beijing

Car Wars—Yet Another Threat From Beijing
An employee works on the production line of electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer Octillion in Hefei, Anhui province, China, on March 30, 2021. Aly Song/Reuters
Thomas McArdle
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Early this month it was reported that a security sweep discovered hidden inside a British government vehicle used to transport senior officials and diplomats a SIM card that can track and transmit long-term movements; the device was located within a sealed part imported from China. Due to warranty terms and commercial agreements the parts are installed without being opened, so there is no knowing what spyware is inside. A security expert told the Daily Mail it could mean that both Chinese and Russian intelligence agencies are tracking British officials.
Thomas McArdle
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Thomas McArdle was a White House speechwriter for President George W. Bush and writes for IssuesInsights.com
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