Drones
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China Makes Submissions in Drones/Polysilicon Section 232 Cases
The Chinese government has submitted its views to the Department of Commerce in two recently initiated Section 232 national security investigations, on imports of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) and polysilicon.
New Section 232 Investigations Initiated on Polysilicon and Drones
The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that it has initiated two new investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to determine the effects on U.S. national security of imports of polysilicon and unmanned aircraft systems (drones).
DJI Motions for Summary Judgment in Chinese Military Designation Case
In a case involving a U.S. Department of Defense designation of Shenzhen DJI Innovation Technology Co., commonly known as DJI, as a "Chinese Military Company," DJI has now filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing that the court should order this designation be removed.
U.S. Commerce Department Requests Comments on Possible Drone Rule
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM), in which it sought public comment on "the potential development of a rule to secure and safeguard the information and communication technology and services (ICTS) supply chain
MOFCOM Defends Drone Export Controls and Criticizes U.S. Telecom Equipment Removal
At today's press conference, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson He Yadong addressed several issues affecting international trade relations: Drone exports to the U.S. and Europe, Australian lobster imports, and U.S. efforts to remove Chinese telecom equipment.
China Pushes Back on U.S. Drone Related Sanctions
The U.S. Treasury Department recently sanctioned two Chinese entities for helping Russia to build drones. China's Ministry of Commerce pushed back today, claiming that China has "strict control measures" over dual-use drones.
DJI Files Lawsuit against Pentagon for Military Designation
Last week, Chinese drone maker DJI brought a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the U.S. Department of Defense for its "military" designation of DJI, putting forward a number of constitutional and Administrative Procedures Act claims.