China to restrict exports of certain drones and supercomputers

A new cold war may be brewing between China and the West, and it's centered around the 21st century's weapon of warfare of choice: drones

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) has issued a statement announcing that the country will restrict exports of high-performance drones starting Aug. 15

The new edict has been drawn up due to fears that advanced drones and other technology could "compromise national security," according to China's state-run newspaper China Daily.

China's new rules dictate that companies exporting advanced drones and supercomputers will now have to first register such exports with the country's commerce authorities for approval. Read more...