US Plans to Restrict Electronic Product Certification by Chinese Labs, Beijing Says it Will Impact Trade and Economy
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is advancing a proposal to effectively ban Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices intended for use in the U.S. China's Ministry of Commerce strongly opposes this move, asserting it will destabilize U.S.-China trade relations and harm the economy.
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Central News Agency (Taipei, 1st) The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to advance a proposal that would effectively prohibit Chinese laboratories from conducting tests for electronic devices, including smartphones and cameras, intended for use in the United States. China's Ministry of Commerce stated that the relevant measures would impact the stability of U.S.-China economic and trade relations, and China firmly opposes them.
Today, the official website of China's Ministry of Commerce responded to the FCC's promotion of effectively banning Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices for use in the U.S. through a 'Q&A with reporters' format.
China's Ministry of Commerce stated that the FCC has abandoned the principle of technological neutrality, generalized the concept of national security, and frequently proposed restrictive measures without factual basis. It discriminates against enterprises and products from other countries, including China, severely harming the interests of China and other relevant trading partners.
China's Ministry of Commerce also stated that these restrictive measures impact the hard-won stability of U.S.-China economic and trade relations, violate the consensus reached by the leaders of both countries, and China is highly concerned and firmly opposes them.
China's Ministry of Commerce also mentioned that the FCC will solicit public comments on the relevant restrictive measures. If ultimately implemented, it will severely disrupt the international economic and trade order, destabilize the global industrial and supply chains in communications, electronics, and related fields, and impact global industrial cooperation and technological innovation.
China's Ministry of Commerce said it hopes the U.S. will heed the calls of the industry, respect market rules, stop its erroneous practices, and revoke the relevant measures. 'If the U.S. insists on going its own way, China will resolutely take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.'
Agence France-Presse reported that the FCC stated on April 30, local time, that the new proposal it voted to advance aims to 'prioritize national security.' If the proposal passes, the scope of U.S. restrictions on Chinese electronic products will be broader than before.
The FCC already banned laboratories owned or controlled by 'foreign adversaries' from testing electronic products sold to the U.S. last year.
The FCC estimates that approximately 75% of certified equipment in the U.S. is tested in Chinese certification laboratories. (Editors: Chou Huei-ying/Chen Kai-yu) 1150501
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Today, the official website of China's Ministry of Commerce responded to the FCC's promotion of effectively banning Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices for use in the U.S. through a 'Q&A with reporters' format.
China's Ministry of Commerce stated that the FCC has abandoned the principle of technological neutrality, generalized the concept of national security, and frequently proposed restrictive measures without factual basis. It discriminates against enterprises and products from other countries, including China, severely harming the interests of China and other relevant trading partners.
China's Ministry of Commerce also stated that these restrictive measures impact the hard-won stability of U.S.-China economic and trade relations, violate the consensus reached by the leaders of both countries, and China is highly concerned and firmly opposes them.
China's Ministry of Commerce also mentioned that the FCC will solicit public comments on the relevant restrictive measures. If ultimately implemented, it will severely disrupt the international economic and trade order, destabilize the global industrial and supply chains in communications, electronics, and related fields, and impact global industrial cooperation and technological innovation.
China's Ministry of Commerce said it hopes the U.S. will heed the calls of the industry, respect market rules, stop its erroneous practices, and revoke the relevant measures. 'If the U.S. insists on going its own way, China will resolutely take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.'
Agence France-Presse reported that the FCC stated on April 30, local time, that the new proposal it voted to advance aims to 'prioritize national security.' If the proposal passes, the scope of U.S. restrictions on Chinese electronic products will be broader than before.
The FCC already banned laboratories owned or controlled by 'foreign adversaries' from testing electronic products sold to the U.S. last year.
The FCC estimates that approximately 75% of certified equipment in the U.S. is tested in Chinese certification laboratories. (Editors: Chou Huei-ying/Chen Kai-yu) 1150501
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