China curbs sale of drone parts to US, Europe, hindering Ukraine’s war effort, Bloomberg reports
- China is limiting the export of critical components used in drones by Ukraine in its war against Russia's invasion, Bloomberg reported.
- China's export restrictions are reportedly impacting Ukraine's capacity to make cheap drones domestically.
- The moves come amid escalating diplomatic and trade disputes with the US.
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The EU and the USA have long been trying to cut off Russia's access to Western microchips by imposing sanctions on Chinese companies. Now Beijing is retaliating by restricting the export of war-critical drone technology to the West - and is thus openly siding with Moscow for the first time in the Ukraine war.


Ukraine Caught In The Middle As U.S.-China Trade Hostilities Target Drones
Manufacturers in China recently began limiting sales to the United States and Europe of key components used to build drones that have become a vital part of Ukraine’s defenses.
China tightens drone exports amid rising US trade tensions
Geopolitical tensions are redefining global markets, with drones emerging as a focal point of strategic competition. Manufacturers in China have begun limiting the export of key drone components to the US and Europe, signaling a significant shift in global supply chains. These changes could have far-reaching implications for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the drone industry at large. more…
China curbs sale of drone parts to US, Europe, hindering Ukraine’s war effort, Bloomberg reports
Chinese manufacturers began limiting their sales of vital drone components to their U.S. and European customers, preluding a broader ban on exports by officials, Bloomberg wrote on Dec. 9, citing undisclosed sources.
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