US Expands Blacklist, Targeting Firms Linked to Military Tech and Drone Production

The U.S. Commerce Department has added 11 companies to its export blacklist, citing their roles in supporting military initiatives in China and drone operations affecting Ukraine and the Red Sea region.

• Four Chinese companies were blacklisted for attempting to acquire AI chips for China's military modernization.
• Five additional firms are restricted for aiding in the production and procurement of drones used by Russia in Ukraine and by Houthis in Red Sea attacks.
• The blacklist includes companies from China, Russia, and the UAE, reflecting broader geopolitical tensions.
• Suppliers to blacklisted entities must obtain licenses, which are likely to be denied, hampering the firms' operational capabilities.
• Continued U.S.-China military tensions highlight underlying issues over Taiwan and the South China Sea, with potential global security implications.

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