CHINA RETALIATES ON US SANCTIONS; NORTH KOREA’S DOG MEAT ADVISORY: SCMP’S 7 HIGHLIGHTS

China announced a series of counter‑sanctions against a group of U.S. entities and tightened export controls on its drone industry in response to a recent round of U.S. sanctions, according to the South China Morning Post.

The Chinese measures, described as a “barrage of counter‑sanctions,” target American firms implicated in the U.S. sanctions regime and impose stricter export restrictions on drone components and related technology. The move follows the U.S. government’s recent action to limit Chinese access to certain technologies and to impose broader economic pressures. While no specific figures on the number of targeted U.S. entities are disclosed, the announcement signals a sharp escalation in trade friction between the two powers.

This retaliation comes amid growing geopolitical tension as the United States expands its diplomatic and economic pressure on China, highlighted by plans to shut five consulates and by the FCC’s decision to remove limits on local TV ownership, which critics argue benefits media conglomerates allied with China.

• China imposes counter‑sanctions on U.S. entities and tightens drone export controls.
• The action follows a U.S. round of sanctions aimed at curbing Chinese technology transfer.
• Related U.S. moves include consular closures and deregulation of media ownership.

Read the original source for full detail available at News - South China Morning Post src