Poland Bans China-Made Cars From Entering Military Bases

The wave of low-cost Chinese models has triggered security concerns in Poland.Vehicles for export at a port in Yantai, Shandong Province, China, on Jan. 18, 2026. AFP via Getty Images2/18/2026|Updated: 2/18/2026Poland has barred Chinese-made vehicles from entering secure military facilities to protect its infrastructure from potential threats, according to the Polish army.The restrictions were introduced following a risk assessment addressing the growing integration of digital systems in modern vehicles and the potential for “uncontrolled acquisition and use of data,” the Polish army said in a statement on Feb. 17.