Monday, July 31, 2023

China Imposes Restrictions On Drone Exports Citing Ukraine And Concerns About Military Use

FILE PHOTO: A drone is seen in the sky as Chinese drone maker DJI holds a demonstration to display an app that tracks a drone's registration and owner in Montreal  

Reuters: China curbs exports of drone equipment amid U.S. tech tension 

BEIJING (Reuters) -China on Monday announced export controls on some drones and drone-related equipment, saying it wanted to safeguard "national security and interests" amid escalating tension with the United States over access to technology. 

The restrictions on equipment including some drone engines, lasers, communication equipment and anti-drone systems would take effect on Sept. 1, the commerce ministry said. 

The controls would also affect some consumer drones, and no civilian drones could be exported for military purposes, a ministry spokesperson said in a statement.  

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Update #1: China imposes curbs on drone exports, citing Ukraine and concern about military use -- AP  

Update #2: China imposes drone export curbs amid US tech tensions (Al Jazeera)  

WNU Editor: China is saying these restrictions are temporary .... China to impose temporary export control on some drones (CGTN). 

I know both Russia and Ukraine are extensively using Chinese drones in this war. Any restrictions will impact the war efforts of these countries.

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