China has tightened controls on drone exports to the United States, marking another significant escalation in the technology competition between the world's two largest economies.
The new restrictions are not a blanket ban on drones. Instead, Beijing will now require government approval for exports of drones, key components and related technologies that could have both civilian and military applications. The move comes after a series of restrictions imposed by Washington on Chinese technology companies and products, signalling that drones have become the latest battleground in the broader US-China tech war.
