China announces ‘countermeasures’ after US trade sanctions

Beijing says the measures respond to US tariffs, forced labour sanctions and national security restrictions

China announced a series of economic measures Wednesday against the United States, including controls on exports of drones to the U.S. and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in response to recent restrictions imposed by Washington.

Tensions are simmering ahead of an expected visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. in September, despite signs of warming ties during his meetings with President Donald Trump.

Tensions are simmering between the world's two biggest economies ahead of an expected visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the US in September.

China announces countermeasures against Washington, including controls on drone exports to the US  AP News

It imposed restrictions on drone exports to US and blacklisted six companies.

China has announced restrictions on drone exports to the US and blacklisted six American companies in response to recent US trade sanctions.

China has announced a series of economic measures against the United States, including export controls on drones and a ban on trade with six American entities

China eases controls on fuel exports for a second month, sources say  Reuters