Singapore’s primary Chinese language newspaper Lianhe Zaobao recently reported that, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added all foreign-made drones and components, including those from China’s DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, and China’s Autel Robotics, to its “Controlled List,” prohibiting the approval of new drone models for import or sale in the United States. The FCC determined that these foreign companies pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security.
China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a statement expressing its firm opposition, stating that the United States has repeatedly generalized the concept of national security and used state power to suppress companies from other countries, which is a typical practice of market distortion and unilateral bullying. Meanwhile Chinese Foreign Ministry also stated that it firmly opposes the U.S.’s overgeneralization of the concept of national security, its creation of discriminatory lists, and its unreasonable suppression of Chinese companies, and urged the U.S. to correct its erroneous practices – or China will resolutely take necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.
Source: Lianhe Zaobao, December 23, 2025
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20251223-8007543