Group 1 - The UK security department announced an investigation into Chinese electric buses, claiming that China could remotely shut down buses operating on UK roads [1][2] - Approximately 700 Chinese-manufactured buses are currently in operation in the UK, with major operators like Stagecoach and First Bus owning over 200 each [1] - Nottingham has replaced all its single-decker buses with Chinese electric buses and plans to replace all double-decker buses by the end of 2026 [1] Group 2 - UK government officials stated that there is currently no concrete evidence of Chinese interference, preventing them from banning the export of the "problematic" buses [2] - Yutong, the manufacturer, has denied the possibility of remote control over its buses, as their software systems are not connected to critical driving control systems [2] - Experts believe that the existence of an emergency stop feature does not pose a real danger but may heighten concerns about Chinese control over UK infrastructure [2][3] Group 3 - There are no plans in the UK to follow Norway's example by issuing safety warnings on public buses, as implementing a ban without evidence could strain already tense UK-China diplomatic relations [3] - The UK Prime Minister is focused on attracting more Chinese investment, with the first trade talks in seven years scheduled for September 2025 [3]