China vows 'all necessary' measures to defend lawful rights after U.S. announcement of mulling ban on Chinese drones

Chinese Foreign Ministry expressed strong opposition on Friday to U.S. Commerce Department's announcement of considering new rules that could potentially lead to the restriction or ban of Chinese drones in the U.S. citing national security concerns.

China stands firmly opposed to the U.S.' overstretching the concept of national security, disrupting and restricting normal international trade and economic exchange, undermining global industrial and supply chains stability, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a routine press conference on Friday.

China will take all necessary measures to firmly defend its legitimate and lawful rights and interests, Mao said.