Diplomacy & Power April 5, 2026 261 stories in this edition

China Built the World’s Drone Industry. Now It’s Locking Down the Skies.

The New York Times World / Global / 1m ago / Joy Dong
China Built the World’s Drone Industry. Now It’s Locking Down the Skies.

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The Chinese government tightened rules to curb what it described as illegal drone use, but some users say the changes are now restricting too many flights.

China Drones (Pilotless Planes) Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Beijing (China)

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