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China warns of retaliation if US sticks with robot ban

From The Straits Times · () English

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  • China has warned of retaliation if the US proceeds with a ban on new Chinese robots and power inverters.
  • The US FCC cited national security threats and the need to reshore key industries for the proposed ban.
  • China accused the US of unilateral bullying and market distortion.

China has issued a stern warning of "resolute retaliation" if the United States moves forward with an import ban on new Chinese robots and power inverters. The Chinese commerce ministry stated that Beijing will safeguard its national interests against what it calls unilateral and erroneous actions by the US.

China will 'resolutely retaliate' and safeguard its interests if the United States insists on acting unilaterally over an import ban on new Chinese robots and power inverters.

— Chinese commerce ministryStating China's response to the potential US import ban.

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently proposed measures aimed at protecting the American artificial intelligence buildout from national security risks and encouraging the reshoring of critical industries. However, China's commerce ministry accused the FCC of ignoring Beijing's previous representations and intensifying restrictive measures.

Beijing characterized the US actions as generalizing the concept of national security. China's ministry described the ban as "market distortion and unilateral bullying behavior" that disregards the interests of both Chinese and American industries. The ministry urged the US to immediately withdraw these measures.

The US actions discriminate against and suppress Chinese companies and products. The ministry urged the United States to immediately withdraw the measures and stop its 'erroneous actions'.

— Chinese commerce ministryAccusing the US of unfair trade practices and demanding the withdrawal of the ban.

The potential ban targets new Chinese robots and power inverters, which are seen as crucial components for industries poised for significant growth. China's strong reaction underscores the ongoing trade and technology tensions between the two global powers.

China called the US actions 'market distortion and unilateral bullying behaviour' that ignored the interests of Chinese and American industries.

— Chinese commerce ministryDescribing the nature of the US ban.
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