Poland Bans Chinese-Made Vehicles from Military Facilities on 18 February 2026

Key facts

• The Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces has officially banned Chinese-made cars from entering the country’s military facilities to mitigate data security risks.
• The restriction aims to prevent the uncontrolled acquisition and use of data by digital systems and sensors embedded in modern Chinese vehicles.
• Government employees in Poland are prohibited from connecting official mobile phones to infotainment systems in motor vehicles manufactured in the People's Republic of China.
• The ban applies to all motor vehicles equipped with devices capable of recording position, image, or sound, unless such functions are disabled and security protocols are met.
• Exemptions to the ban include Polish military facilities open to the public, such as hospitals, clinics, libraries, and garrison clubs.
• Official vehicles of the Polish Armed Forces and those used in rescue operations or by state and local government bodies are exempt from these restrictions.
• Major Chinese automotive brands mentioned with significant sales in Poland include SAIC Motor Corp.'s MG brand, Chery Automobile Co., and BYD Co.
• Poland, a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), stated that these preventive measures align with security standards used by other alliance members.