China is threatening retaliation over the U.S. ban on foreign humanoid robots

Beijing's commerce ministry urged Washington to withdraw the FCC decision, which cites cybersecurity risks to U.S. supply chains

The dispute highlights how robotics has become the latest battleground in the intensifying technological and industrial rivalry between Washington and Beijing.

China's Commerce Ministry said Thursday the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has repeatedly ignored Beijing's restrained stance.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China. Beijing quickly accused the U.S. of protectionism.

Government ban on foreign-made robots may hinder instead of help US robotics.

The ban largely affects U.S. imports from China, which currently dominates the global market for making humanoid robots and solar inverters.

China dominates the global market for humanoid robots with an estimated market share of roughly 85%.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned imports of foreign-produced humanoid robotic devices and power inverters, citing “national security” as its primary concern. The devices were added to the FCC’s covered list, meaning the products posed an “unacceptable risk to the national security of the United St

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.

China dominates the global market for humanoid robots with an estimated market share of roughly 85%.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.

The latest ban follows a string of such restrictions on imports of Chinese products, including drones, and curbs on exports of advanced US technology to China.

The Trump administration has banned the import of humanoid and quadruped robots manufactured outside the United States, citing national security concerns. The ban could strain diplomatic tensions with China.

US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security  Toronto Star

The Federal Communications Commission in the U.S. has announced a ban on foreign-made humanoid robots, mainly targeting China, over national security concerns

US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security  AP News

It's part of a national security strategy to kickstart domestic production of emerging technology.

The executive directive instructs the Economy and Industry Ministry to establish regulations banning such goods in accordance with standards set by international law.