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United States at 250

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China. In this wide-ranging series, we examine the pressure points and possibilities in those ties, from hard tech to soft power.

Updated: 26 Jun, 2026

A US flag waves outside the White House in Washington. File photo: AP

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Is the US banning drones from China until it can make better ones itself?

Washington forced to weigh public comments backing popular Chinese-made devices as it reckons with new reality of shared tech frontier.

26 Jun, 2026

DJI products like the Mavic 2 Pro have proved popular in the US, where the Chinese tech firm sells more than half of all commercial drones. Photo: Getty Images

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