To Prevent National Security Loopholes, US Plans to Ban Chinese Labs from Testing Electronic Products Destined for US Sale
The US FCC is advancing a proposal to ban Chinese government-owned or controlled labs from testing electronic products for US sale due to national security concerns. Last year, 23 Chinese labs were banned, but 75% of electronic products are still tested in China. The FCC will vote on this proposal on April 30 and is also considering measures to encourage testing in the US or in countries without national security risks. This is part of strengthening existing regulations against Chinese companies like Huawei and ZTE.
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Reuters reported that the FCC last year banned laboratories owned or controlled by the Chinese government from testing electronic products destined for sale in the United States, leading to 23 labs being prohibited. However, the FCC stated that the vast majority of testing laboratories located in China are still testing electronic products for US sale.
The FCC pointed out that approximately 75% of electronic products are tested in laboratories in China. The FCC will vote on this proposal on April 30, after which it will consider public comments and finalize the ban.
The FCC stated that before the final vote on the proposal to completely ban testing by Chinese laboratories, it will separately vote on a measure to simplify the review process, encouraging products to be tested in laboratories within the United States or in countries that do not pose national security risks.
This is the latest move by Washington to combat China on technology and equipment issues. The Chinese Embassy in Washington did not immediately comment on this.
The FCC proposed on April 3 to ban the import of Chinese equipment from a specific list of manufacturers. Prior to this, the FCC had already banned the approval of new models in 2022.
In 2021, the FCC placed telecommunications and video surveillance equipment manufactured by companies such as Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua on a "covered list" as posing a US national security risk.
The FCC stated on the 3rd that it is proposing to ban the import of equipment from the listed Chinese companies that had been approved for sale in the US before the 2022 ban.
Hikvision opposed this, arguing that the FCC should not retroactively remove previously legal authorizations.
Last December, the FCC banned the import of all new models of Chinese-made drones, and last month banned the import of new models of Chinese-made consumer routers, which are devices used to connect computers, mobile phones, and smart devices to the internet.
The FCC had previously banned some Chinese companies from providing telecommunications services in the United States based on national security considerations. (Compiled by Li Pei-shan) 1150409
The FCC pointed out that approximately 75% of electronic products are tested in laboratories in China. The FCC will vote on this proposal on April 30, after which it will consider public comments and finalize the ban.
The FCC stated that before the final vote on the proposal to completely ban testing by Chinese laboratories, it will separately vote on a measure to simplify the review process, encouraging products to be tested in laboratories within the United States or in countries that do not pose national security risks.
This is the latest move by Washington to combat China on technology and equipment issues. The Chinese Embassy in Washington did not immediately comment on this.
The FCC proposed on April 3 to ban the import of Chinese equipment from a specific list of manufacturers. Prior to this, the FCC had already banned the approval of new models in 2022.
In 2021, the FCC placed telecommunications and video surveillance equipment manufactured by companies such as Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua on a "covered list" as posing a US national security risk.
The FCC stated on the 3rd that it is proposing to ban the import of equipment from the listed Chinese companies that had been approved for sale in the US before the 2022 ban.
Hikvision opposed this, arguing that the FCC should not retroactively remove previously legal authorizations.
Last December, the FCC banned the import of all new models of Chinese-made drones, and last month banned the import of new models of Chinese-made consumer routers, which are devices used to connect computers, mobile phones, and smart devices to the internet.
The FCC had previously banned some Chinese companies from providing telecommunications services in the United States based on national security considerations. (Compiled by Li Pei-shan) 1150409
FAQ
Why is the US FCC proposing to ban Chinese labs from testing electronic products?
The US FCC is proposing to ban Chinese government-owned or controlled labs from testing electronic products for US sale due to national security concerns, aiming to address potential risks posed by Chinese technology and equipment.
Which Chinese companies has the FCC previously regulated?
In 2021, the FCC designated telecommunications and video surveillance equipment manufactured by companies such as Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua to a "covered list" as posing a US national security risk.