Beijing (TDI): China expressed strong opposition on Friday to US Commerce Department’s announcement of considering new rules that could potentially lead to the restriction or ban of Chinese drones in the United States citing national security concerns.
The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced on Thursday that it is seeking public comments on a rule to “protect the information and communication technology and services supply chain for drones.”
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The new rule claimed that commercial drones could be remotely accessed and manipulated by Russia and China, “exposing sensitive US data.”
China stands firmly opposed to Washington’s overstretching the concept of national security, disrupting and restricting normal global trade and economic exchange, undermining international industrial and supply chains stability, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a routine media conference on Friday.
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China will take all necessary steps to firmly defend its lawful and legitimate rights and interests, Mao said.
