By Eliza Popova
It is also reported that some of the functions of drones will be limited because the PRC is a criticism of the event for its position on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The China's Ministry of Commerce has stated that it was also decided to prevent the use of drones to "spread weapons of mass destruction". They stated that items such as infrared equipment, target lasers and high -precision inertial measuring equipment will be listed in the export control list.
The Office announced that it also removed temporary restrictions imposed on civilian drones. The ministry did not specify what type of drones it was about. The journalists also recalled that Last year, Beijing restricted exports of long -range drones. It is noted that the new rules will come into force on September 1, 2024. The material states that US intelligence has repeatedly stated that Russia had purchased drones in China for military purposes.
In April, US officials stated that China sales drones for the Russian Federation increased sharply, as Moscow was using UAVs in the war against Ukraine. According to the Stockholm International Institute for Peace Problems, China is the fourth largest weapon exporter in the world after the US, France and Russia. Most of its exports were directed to Pakistan, other countries in Asia, as well as to Africa.
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