China curbs drone exports amid U.S. tensions

China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced new restrictions on drone exports, in what it said is a bid to “safeguard national security and interests.”

The new restrictions would reportedly impact drones and drone equipment, including engines, lasers, communication technology and anti-drone systems. Under the terms of the new order, vendors will have to seek permission to export these technologies.

Some consumer drones are also set to be impacted and no civilian drones would be allowed to be exported for military purposes.

“China’s modest expansion of the scope of its drone control this time is an important measure to demonstrate our stance as a responsible major country, to implement global security initiatives, and maintain world peace,” a ministry spokesperson said in a statement.

The order is expected to come into effect Sept. 1.

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