China to ban drone sales in Beijing over security fears
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 11:53 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
China's capital city will ban the sale of drones due to public security concerns. Officials have cited security as the reason for the new rules, which also prohibit bringing drones or their components into Beijing.
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