EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 14 MIN
China's Camera Wars on U.S. Shores
from The Wire China Podcast · host The Wire China
As U.S. restrictions complicate DJI’s expansion beyond drones, its camera rival Insta360 has gained an unexpected advantage among American consumers. In this episode, reporters Peiyue Wu and Savannah Billman discuss the surprising case of two Chinese companies going head-to-head over the U.S. market. As Peiyue wrote earlier this week, both DJI and Insta360 make cameras and drones — but only the latter is able to sell both of its products in the United States. What does the dispute reveal about how Chinese firms navigate both normal business competition and tightening U.S. regulations?Read Peiyue's article: www.thewirechina.com/2026/08/02/dji-gets-into-a-fight-in-the-u-s-with-another-chinese-dronemaker/ We also feature an excerpt from our recent Q&A with UCLA School of Law professor Alex Wang on how China's environmental policies impact its diplomacy. Read the Q&A: www.thewirechina.com/2026/08/02/alex-wang-on-what-china-gets-right-and-wrong-on-the-environment/Subscribe to our free newsletter: www.thewirechina.com/newsletter/ Follow us on social media:x.com/thewirechinabsky.app/profile/thewirechina.bsky.socialwww.linkedin.com/company/thewirechinawww.instagram.com/thewirechina/?hl=en
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As U.S. restrictions complicate DJI’s expansion beyond drones, its camera rival Insta360 has gained an unexpected advantage among American consumers. In this episode, reporters Peiyue Wu and Savannah Billman discuss the surprising case of two Chinese companies going head-to-head over the U.S. market. As Peiyue wrote earlier this week, both DJI and Insta360 make cameras and drones — but only the latter is able to sell both of its products in the United States. What does the dispute revea...
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