c/ukraine · by LaFinlandia@sopuli.xyz · 3y

China to restrict drone exports amid accusations of weapon use in Russia-Ukraine war

https://euromaidanpress.com/2023/07/31/reuters-china-to-restrict-drone-exports-amid-accusations-of-weapon-use-in-russia-ukraine-war/

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JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works · 8 pts · 3y (1 reply)

I'm surprised they don't just want to profit on both sides.

Redditgee@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 3y

They do. This is either total BS, or a back channel deal with the US in exchange for something.

BombOmOm@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y (3 replies)

Who are they restricting them to? If they are restricting the sale to NATO countries or Ukraine, that is a completely different story than if they are restricting them to Russia.

bernieecclestoned@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Sounds like a blanket restriction

"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,"

BombOmOm@lemmy.world · -1 pts · 3y (1 reply)

If that is indeed a blanket restriction, DJI and a whole bunch of other drone companies are either going to collapse or offshore ASAP.

Ooops@feddit.de · 2 pts · 3y

Or they just officially restrict all drone sales. Because their support for Russia isn't official anyway.