Spying suspicion against BYD in Europe: Calls for ban made

Some members of the European Parliament are calling for restrictions on Chinese automaker BYD over concerns that its vehicles could pose a spying risk. Lawmakers urged that BYD be excluded from public procurement, barred from entering military facilities, and subjected to limits on imports into Europe. The push adds a security dimension to Europe's scrutiny of Chinese electric vehicles, which has so far centered on trade and subsidy issues. It matters because any formal restrictions could affect BYD's access to the EU's public fleet market and raise costs for its European expansion. What to watch next is whether the European Commission or member states act on the lawmakers' demands and how BYD responds.