China Expands Restricted Export List; Adds Drones, Space Materials

China's Ministry of Commerce on August 28 expanded its restricted export list by adding 23 more subjects including drones, laser tag and space materials. Reportedly, the ministry said, "The main purpose is to regulate technology exports, promote scientific and technological progress, and economic technological cooperation, and maintain national economic security." The SCMP quoted an economist saying that the decision responded to " the US ban on Chinese tech companies."