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US bans Chinese labs from testing electronics ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

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Seth, N. (2026, October 29). US bans Chinese labs from testing electronics ahead of Trump-Xi meeting. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3372632/us-bans-chinese-labs-testing-electronics-ahead-trump-xi-meeting

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The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned all Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices intended for the US market, effective immediately, citing concerns about facilities linked to the People's Liberation Army. The decision was made ahead of an upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr stated that this action aligns with President Trump’s efforts to ensure fair trade practices with foreign countries.

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On October 29, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to ban all Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices destined for the US market, including smartphones, cameras, and computers. This decision comes ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen. The FCC's move targets testing facilities with alleged ties to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and aims to protect American communications infrastructure from security risks. Affected US labs have until December 2028 to expand their capacity, as 82% of electronics were tested in China in 2025, according to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.

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BreakingUS bans Chinese labs from testing electronics ahead of Trump-Xi meeting The FCC measure targets testing facilities with alleged PLA ties, giving US labs until December 2028 to expand capacity The United States on Thursday banned all Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices destined for the US market, just weeks before US President Donald Trump is due to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen.

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2026-10-30 · South China Morning Post

US bans Chinese labs from testing electronics ahead of Trump-Xi meeting · assertive framing

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Trump → ban → Shenzhen

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to bar testing laboratories and certification bodies in China and other economies that lack a “mutual recognition agreement” or reciprocal trade agreement with the US. asserted

that → vote → US

“This is consistent with President Trump’s broader effort to restore balance and fairness with respect to America’s dealings with foreign nations,” said FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. asserted

Carr → restore → nations