China slams new US tech restrictions as 'protectionist' | News. az
China on Wednesday condemned new US restrictions on imports of advanced robotic devices and connected power inverters, accusing Washington of using national security as a pretext to suppress Chinese. . .
China on Wednesday condemned new US restrictions on imports of advanced robotic devices and connected power inverters, accusing Washington of using national security as a pretext to suppress Chinese technology and advance protectionist policies. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the measures would do little to improve US competitiveness,News. Azreports, citingAnadolu Agency. “Protectionism will not boost US competitiveness and will only harm the interests of US businesses and consumers,” Mao said during a regular news briefing. She added that Beijing would continue to take “necessary measures” to firmly safeguard the lawful rights and interests of Chinese companies. RECOMMENDED STORIESA cautious thaw: Why India and China are returning to dialogueUS bans Chinese humanoid robots over security concernsAt least 20 Iraqi fighters in US-Saudi airstrikesIraq PM calls emergency security meeting after US-Saudi strikesThe comments came a day after the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expanded its Covered List to include “foreign-produced advanced robotic devices,” including humanoid robots and animal-inspired quadruped machines, as well as connected power inverters used in renewable energy systems, battery storage and artificial intelligence data centers. FCC officials said advanced robotic devices collect data that could be exploited by malicious actors to monitor Americans, strengthen the capabilities of foreign intelligence services or remotely take control of the machines, citing concerns over surveillance, espionage and remote control. The latest restrictions build on a broader series of US technology measures targeting Chinese companies. Last week, theFCCgave tentative approval to a proposal banning certain foreign-made military-grade drones, a move widely reported to be aimed at products manufactured by Chinese firms. News. AzBy Nijat Babayev