On June 22, 2026, China added 10 companies to its export control list, which prohibits exporters from selling dual-use items to U.S. defense firms. The controlled items include drones, robotic hardware, and swarm software, which are primarily used for defense and national security operations, but also have some nonmilitary applications.
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China adds 10 companies to export control list affecting U.S. defense firms
China has added 10 companies to its export control list, restricting the sale of dual-use items to U.S. defense firms. The items affected include drones and robotic hardware, which are utilized in both military and nonmilitary functions.
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