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The UK's Ministry of Defence is excluding Chinese suppliers from a new vehicle contract. This decision reflects growing concerns among Western governments about national security and supply chain risks, particularly regarding technology from certain countries. It shows how geopolitical tensions can influence procurement decisions, even for seemingly unrelated products like vehicles, to protect sensitive information and infrastructure.
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