A Chinese tracking device was discovered in a sealed compartment of the Prime Minister’s official car from 2022, according to a government source. The gadget was actively transmitting data to China via a cellular module, sparking fears of aggressive spying by Beijing on ministers.

2022 Vehicle Sealed in China‑Made Parts

According to the report, the device was installed in a sealed part of the vehicle that was imported from China and fitted by the manufacturer. The car, which has been used by three Tory prime ministers that year, was not identified by name, but a senior government official told Mr. parton that the exact vehicle was known to insiders.

China’s Cellular Module Monopoly

The source notes that China is already a dominant player in manufacturing cellular modules, and the dveice’s use of a Chinese module suggests an attempt to secure a monopoly in the sector. Security officials have since dismantled other government vehicles used by ministers and diplomats while searching for similar tracking devices .

Unclear Target: Which Prime Minister?

While the device was found in a 2022 car, it is not clear which of the three prime ministers—Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, or Rishi Sunak—was using it at the time. The report says the vehicle’s owner was known to a seior member of the government, but the identity remains undisclosed.

China Calls Revelations “Groundless Rumour”

In response to the findings, Chinese officials dismissed the revelations as "groundless and sheer rumour," according to the source. No further details were proided by Beijing regarding the alleged device.

What’s Still Unknown?

Key unanswered questions include: who exactly installed the device, whteher other ministers’ vehicles contain similar hardware, and what data was actually transmitted to China. The report does not confirm whether the device was ever activated or if it was merely a test.