US Bans Huawei, ZTE, Other Chinese Companies; At Least 10 Dead in Xinjiang Fire

#Huawei is now completely banned in the United States—alongside a handful of other Chinese tech companies and their gear, from telecom to drones and #SurveillanceCameras.

A blaze kills at least 10 in #Xinjiang. Fire trucks were blocked by barricades, with the burning building’s entrance reportedly locked—blocking residents’ escape.

China is powering Russian drones? Iranian-made drones used by Russian forces in Ukraine appear to contain Chinese parts. Reports are calling them knock-offs of Western designs.

Apple’s largest iPhone manufacturer paying workers to leave their jobs, as violent protests erupt.

And, Chinese coast guard ships marching into disputed waters. One of them—armed with a canon. One week after two leaders shook hands.