Amid the ongoing tech war with the US, China on Monday announced export controls on drones and drone-related equipment, intensifying the rivalry. Citing "national security and interests", Beijing justified the decision to restrict USA's access to technology.&nbsp;

A statement released by the Chinese commerce ministry confirmed that restrictions have been applied on equipment, including some drone engines, lasers of communication equipment and anti-drone systems, which will take effect on September 1.&nbsp;

"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 was quoted as saying by Reuters.&nbsp;

China has a significant drone manufacturing industry with exports to several markets, including the US.&nbsp;According to US lawmakers, more than 50 per cent of drones sold in the country are made by&nbsp;China-based company DJI, and they are the most popular and widely used drones by public safety agencies.&nbsp;

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After the announcement, DJI said it will fall in line and comply with the enforced laws and regulations, including China's export control regulatory requirements.

"We have never designed and manufactured products and equipment for military use, nor have we ever marketed or sold our products for use in military conflicts or wars in any country," the drone maker added.&nbsp;

<h2>Semiconductor remains the primary battlefield</h2>

While drone technology appears to be the new battlefield in the tech war, semiconductor remains the primary ground for increasing friction between the two superpowers.&nbsp;

Washington is currently planning to wrap up a proposal for&nbsp;a long-delayed programme to screen and possibly prohibit investment in China’s semiconductor, quantum-computing and artificial intelligence sectors. The Biden administration is hoping to finalise the executive order by Labor Day.&nbsp;

The relations between the two countries have remained frosty for a long period. Last month, the chip war between the two countries took a new turn after China imposed export controls on two rare elements, essential for the manufacturing of semiconductors.&nbsp;

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Starting Tuesday (August 1), exports of gallium, and germanium, among several other industrial compounds will be subject to restrictions, Beijing announced, in order to “safeguard national security and interests”.&nbsp;

The move came a few weeks after China's cyberspace regulator, in a&nbsp;precedent-breaking move, banned Micron — the biggest US memory chipmaker, claiming that the company failed its network security review.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Amid the ongoing tech war with the US, China on Monday announced export controls on drones and drone-related equipment, intensifying the rivalry. Citing "national security and interests", Beijing justified the decision to restrict USA's access to technology.

Amid the ongoing tech war with the US, China on Monday announced export controls on drones and drone-related equipment, intensifying the rivalry. Citing "national security and interests", Beijing justified the decision to restrict USA's access to technology. A statement released by the Chinese commerce ministry confirmed that restrictions have been applied on equipment, including some drone engines, lasers of communication equipment and anti-drone systems, which will take effect on September 1. "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 was quoted as saying by Reuters. China has a significant drone manufacturing industry with exports to several markets, including the US. According to US lawmakers, more than 50 per cent of drones sold in the country are made by China-based company DJI, and they are the most popular and widely used drones by public safety agencies. WATCH | Micron fails China's security check After the announcement, DJI said it will fall in line and comply with the enforced laws and regulations, including China's export control regulatory requirements. "We have never designed and manufactured products and equipment for military use, nor have we ever marketed or sold our products for use in military conflicts or wars in any country," the drone maker added. Semiconductor remains the primary battlefield While drone technology appears to be the new battlefield in the tech war, semiconductor remains the primary ground for increasing friction between the two superpowers. Washington is currently planning to wrap up a proposal for a long-delayed programme to screen and possibly prohibit investment in China’s semiconductor, quantum-computing and artificial intelligence sectors. The Biden administration is hoping to finalise the executive order by Labor Day. The relations between the two countries have remained frosty for a long period. Last month, the chip war between the two countries took a new turn after China imposed export controls on two rare elements, essential for the manufacturing of semiconductors. Also read | Tit-for-tat: After China restricts metals export, US mulls ban on access to cloud computing Starting Tuesday (August 1), exports of gallium, and germanium, among several other industrial compounds will be subject to restrictions, Beijing announced, in order to “safeguard national security and interests”. The move came a few weeks after China's cyberspace regulator, in a precedent-breaking move, banned Micron — the biggest US memory chipmaker, claiming that the company failed its network security review. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

China restricts exports of drone equipment as tech war intensifies with US

Escalating the tit-for-tat battle with China, the US is planning to restrict Chinese access to US cloud-computing services, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the situation.

Escalating the tit-for-tat battle with China, the US is planning to restrict Chinese access to US cloud-computing services, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the situation. The Biden administration's new rules, if adopted, would mean that US cloud providers such as Amazon and Microsoft will have to seek government permission before they can provide cloud-computing services that use advanced artificial intelligence chips to Chinese customers. "The proposed restriction is seen as a means to close a significant loophole. National security analysts have warned that Chinese AI companies might have bypassed the current export controls rules by using cloud services," the publication added. Currently, cloud computing services allow customers to gain powerful computing abilities, without purchasing advanced equipment such as semiconductors. Despite closing doors on advanced A100 and H100 chips from Nvidia, China is able to circumvent the sanctions, using the loophole. China restricts raw materials for chip manufacturing Notably, the proposed restrictions by Washington come on the same day as China decided to impose export controls on two rare elements, essential for the manufacturing of semiconductors. The Commerce Department is expected to unveil the restrictions, as early as next week as part of semiconductor export control policy. Starting August 1, exports of gallium and germanium, among several other industrial compounds will be subject to restrictions, Beijing announced on Monday, in order to “safeguard national security and interests”. China’s Ministry of Commerce and Administration of Customs took the decision, laying it out that the exporters will have to seek special approval from the State Council, China's cabinet, for the listed items. Also read | The semiconductor wars: China restricts exports of raw materials critical to chip production Why the restrictions? The chip wars between the two nations began under the tenure of former president Donald Trump when his administration banned suppliers from selling chips made using US technology to tech giant Huawei without a special license. For years, the US led the technology battle with China. However, the tips have recently scaled in Beijing's favour. According to a study presented by Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), the US could lose the tech competition to China if it does not take action on the 5G, AI, and microchip core fronts. WATCH | Micron fails China's security check The report added that the tech race would be going through its critical phase in the 2025-2030 period. During this window, Beijing might be able to edge out the USA if the current trend continues. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Tit-for-tat: After China restricts metals export, US mulls ban on access to cloud computing

A day after the US announced sweeping export controls on advanced, high-performance computing chips, China has lashed out and criticised Washington for its malicious block.

A day after the US announced sweeping export controls on advanced, high-performance computing chips, China has lashed out and criticised Washington for its malicious block. “Out of the need to maintain its sci-tech hegemony, the US abuses export control measures to maliciously block and suppress Chinese companies,” said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning. “It will not only damage the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies, but also affect American companies’ interests,” she added. As reported by WION, the US on Friday tightened export controls to cut off China from specific chips produced anywhere in the globe using American machinery, greatly extending its reach in an effort to halt Beijing's scientific and military advancements. WATCH | US-China battle over semiconductors × In a statement, commerce department official Alan Estevez said that the move aims to prevent 'sensitive technologies with military applications' from being acquired by China's intelligence and security services. Read more: US enforces export controls to restrict China's chip supply for hi-tech military applications After imposing the restrictions, Taiwan, the global hub of semiconductors also signalled compliance with the new US export controls. Taiwan's economy ministry stated in a statement in reaction to the U.S. declaration that Taiwanese businesses adhered to the law. "Taiwan's semiconductor industry has long served global customers and attaches great importance to compliance with laws," it said. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the largest contract chipmaker in the world and a significant supplier to businesses like Apple Inc., is based in Taiwan, a country that produces a lot of chips. Read more: Taiwan signals compliance with new US export controls to hobble China's chip industry Notably, this is not the first time the US has moved to choke off Chinese firms' supply of chips. In 2020, former president Donald Trump's administration banned suppliers from selling chips made using US technology to tech giant Huawei without a special license. As reported by WION, the US officials in early September told NVIDIA to stop exporting two top computing chips for artificial intelligence work to China Read more: US officials order Nvidia to halt sales of top AI chips to China (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

China responds angrily after US announces chip export restrictions

In an effort to limit China's ability to purchase and produce advanced electronics with military applications, the United States announced a sweeping set of export controls on Friday. The move, which can escalate tensions between the two nations, cuts off China from purchasing certain semiconductor chips.

AFP reports that the move will complicate Beijing's push to further its semiconductor industry and comes ahead of a major party congress in China which may mark President Xi Jinping securing a historic third term.

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The slew of measures may represent the biggest change in American policy regarding the export of technology to China since the 1990s, reports Reuters. If successful, these might cripple China's chip manufacturing sector by requiring American and international businesses that use US technology to sever ties with some of the country's top manufacturers and chip designers.

Senior government officials, according to Reuters, acknowledged that while talks with allied countries are ongoing, they have not yet obtained any guarantees that they will take similar action.

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"We recognize that the unilateral controls we're putting into place will lose effectiveness over time if other countries don't join us," said one official, adding, "We risk harming US technology leadership if foreign competitors are not subject to similar controls."

In a statement, commerce department official Alan Estevez said that the move aims to prevent 'sensitive technologies with military applications'&nbsp;from being acquired by China's military, intelligence and security services.

The measures, according to Jim Lewis, a technology and cybersecurity expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a Washington, DC-based think tank, are similar to the strict laws at the height of the Cold War and "will set the Chinese back years."

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"China isn't going to give up on chipmaking ... but this will really slow them (down)."

As the two nations battle for technology dominance, the manufacture and export of semiconductors have been a subject of contention between them.

Shares of manufacturers of equipment for the semiconductor industry fell as businesses throughout the world started to wrestle with the recent US action.

Semiconductor Industry Association said it was studying the new regulations and urged the US to "implement the rules in a targeted way - and in collaboration with international partners - to help level the playing field."

(With inputs from agencies)

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In an effort to limit China's ability to purchase and produce advanced electronics with military applications, the United States announced a sweeping set of export controls on Friday.

In an effort to limit China's ability to purchase and produce advanced electronics with military applications, the United States announced a sweeping set of export controls on Friday. The move, which can escalate tensions between the two nations, cuts off China from purchasing certain semiconductor chips. AFP reports that the move will complicate Beijing's push to further its semiconductor industry and comes ahead of a major party congress in China which may mark President Xi Jinping securing a historic third term. Watch | World Business Watch: US puts Chinese drone giant DJI on military ties blacklist The slew of measures may represent the biggest change in American policy regarding the export of technology to China since the 1990s, reports Reuters. If successful, these might cripple China's chip manufacturing sector by requiring American and international businesses that use US technology to sever ties with some of the country's top manufacturers and chip designers. Senior government officials, according to Reuters, acknowledged that while talks with allied countries are ongoing, they have not yet obtained any guarantees that they will take similar action. Also read | The semiconductor wars: US to announce fresh chip export restrictions to China "We recognize that the unilateral controls we're putting into place will lose effectiveness over time if other countries don't join us," said one official, adding, "We risk harming US technology leadership if foreign competitors are not subject to similar controls." In a statement, commerce department official Alan Estevez said that the move aims to prevent 'sensitive technologies with military applications' from being acquired by China's military, intelligence and security services. The measures, according to Jim Lewis, a technology and cybersecurity expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a Washington, DC-based think tank, are similar to the strict laws at the height of the Cold War and "will set the Chinese back years." Also read | As Pakistan, China grow closer, study recommends US should mend ties with Islamabad "China isn't going to give up on chipmaking ... but this will really slow them (down)." As the two nations battle for technology dominance, the manufacture and export of semiconductors have been a subject of contention between them. Shares of manufacturers of equipment for the semiconductor industry fell as businesses throughout the world started to wrestle with the recent US action. Semiconductor Industry Association said it was studying the new regulations and urged the US to "implement the rules in a targeted way - and in collaboration with international partners - to help level the playing field." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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