Chinese-made power inverters in US solar farm equipment were found to have 'kill switches', including hidden cellular radios, that could potentially allow Beijing to remotely disable power grids during a conflict.
Experts discovered rogue devices, such as hidden cellular radios, in Chinese-made power inverters used globally, raising concerns about the possibility of remote power grid disruptions in critical infrastructure.
US experts found undocumented communication devices like cellular radios in batteries from various Chinese suppliers, indicating a potential covert means to physically destroy power grids.
US Representative August Pfluger emphasized the threat posed by such rogue devices, expressing the need to enhance efforts against Chinese interference in sensitive infrastructure to safeguard national security.