China threatens retaliation against U.S. humanoid robot ban, says it 'severely damages' relations
China's Commerce Ministry threatened retaliation against the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's decision to restrict imports of foreign-made humanoid robots due to cybersecurity risks. The ministry called for the withdrawal of the FCC statement, warning that the move 'severely damages' bilateral economic and trade stability. The FCC added advanced robotic devices, including humanoids, to a restricted import list without specifying a country. Chinese companies Agibot, Unitree, and UBTech dominate the humanoid market, with Tesla's Optimus ranking fifth. The dispute comes ahead of a scheduled meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in September. Analysts suggest China could retaliate by restricting rare earth sales or limiting market access for American companies like Tesla and NVIDIA. Hong Kong-listed UBTech shares fell over 6% following the announcement.
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