China announces countermeasures against Washington, including controls on drone exports to the US
Beijing said the measures respond to U.S. sanctions and could further squeeze drone makers and buyers that rely on Chinese components.
- On Wednesday, Beijing sanctioned 7 American entities and tightened export controls on drones to the United States, with the Ministry of Commerce describing the actions as retaliation against recent moves by Washington.
- President Donald Trump's administration recently banned imports of advanced robotics and power converters, blacklisted more than 40 Chinese firms, and sanctioned shipping operators alleged to be handling Iranian fuel.
- A Ministry spokesperson said Beijing had "no choice but to take necessary countermeasures," while also launching a national security investigation into imported office equipment with foreign system software.
- Washington has threatened to sanction Chinese AI firms, while the Federal Communications Commission previously banned new drone models and critical equipment from foreign manufacturers citing national security.
- The tit-for-tat sanctions occur weeks before an expected summit between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Trump next month, as both sides struggle to maintain "constructive strategic stability" amid intensifying tech rivalry.
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The Straits TimesChina announces ‘countermeasures’ after US trade sanctions
China announced restrictions on drone exports to the United States and blacklisted six companies on Wednesday in response to trade sanctions imposed by Washington over forced labour and national security concerns.
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China just levied controls on drone exports as Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to meet with US President Donald trump in September.
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