China’s Ministry of Commerce warns that it may retaliate after a U.S. Federal Communications Commission decision restricts certain humanoid robots, citing cybersecurity risks to U.S. supply chains. In a statement reported by multiple outlets, Beijing urges Washington to withdraw the FCC action and says the measure “severely damages” China-U.S. relations. China argues that the U.S. side has not adequately considered China’s positions during the regulatory process, characterizing its approach as dismissive of Beijing’s stance. The dispute centers on the FCC’s rationale for limiting access of foreign humanoid robots, with U.S. officials pointing to potential security implications for networks and downstream industries. China’s response is framed as a diplomatic and regulatory push for reconsideration, while also signaling possible further steps in retaliation, though details of specific measures are not provided in the coverage summarized here. Both sides continue to disagree on the risk assessment and the implications of the FCC decision for cross-border technology supply and trade.
China threatens retaliation after U.S. FCC decision bars certain humanoid robots
China’s Ministry of Commerce warns that it may retaliate after a U.S. Federal Communications Commission decision restricts certain humanoid robots, citing cybersecurity risks to U.S. supply chains. In...
- China’s Ministry of Commerce calls on the U.S. to withdraw the FCC decision restricting certain foreign humanoid robots.
- The U.S. Federal Communications Commission cites cybersecurity risks to U.S. supply chains as the basis for the action.
- China says the FCC decision severely damages China-U.S. relations.
- China signals possible retaliation, but the reported coverage does not specify what form it would take.
- China criticizes the U.S. process for allegedly disregarding China’s “restrained” position.
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