China announces 'countermeasures' after US trade sanctions

China has announced restrictions on drone exports to the US and blacklisted six American companies in response to recent US trade sanctions.

People's Liberation Army members hold up a US flag and Chinese flags ahead of the arrival of US President Donald Trump for a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on May 14, 2026. (File photo: Reuters/Evan Vucci)

BEIJING: China announced restrictions on drone exports to the United States and blacklisted six companies on Wednesday (Aug 5) in response to trade sanctions imposed by Washington over forced labour and national security concerns.

The move comes days after the US imposed fresh tariffs on China and 59 other countries, adding to a series of recent trade measures.

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