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China will have 'kill switch' for its wind turbines in Europe, claims NATO expert

Ability to disrupt turbines in event of conflict could be 'massive problem', claims NATO expert

There are fears that, in the event of a conflict, China's President Xi Jinping would be able to order Chinese OEMs with turbines in Europe to hit the "kill switch".
There are fears that, in the event of a conflict, China's President Xi Jinping would be able to order Chinese OEMs with turbines in Europe to hit the "kill switch".Photo: Athit Perawongmetha / POOL / AFP
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Published 28 April 2025, 08:40Updated 28 April 2025, 08:40
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