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French President Emmanuel Macron called for a coalition between European and Asian countries to safeguard the international order amid US-China rivalry, emphasizing the importance of cooperation without being forced to choose sides, and warning against the division of the world by superpowers.
China has announced export controls on certain drones and drone-related equipment, including engines, lasers, communication equipment, and anti-drone systems, effective from September 1. The move is aimed at safeguarding national security and interests amid escalating tension with the United States over technology access. The restrictions will also apply to some consumer drones, and no civilian drones can be exported for military purposes. China's drone manufacturing industry is significant, with exports to various markets, including the US. Chinese-based company DJI, which is popular in the US, has stated that it strictly complies with export control regulations and does not design or manufacture products for military use.
Chinese authorities have launched a cybersecurity investigation into Micron Technology, a U.S. computer-memory maker, citing the need to safeguard the supply chain for critical information infrastructure. This move is likely to increase tensions between the U.S. and China and put global firms operating in China on edge.