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Beijing blasts US ban on device testing in China, warns of supply chain disruptions

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Chik, H. (2026, October 31). Beijing blasts US ban on device testing in China, warns of supply chain disruptions. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3372816/beijing-blasts-us-ban-device-testing-china-warns-supply-chain-disruptions

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The Chinese commerce ministry has criticized a recent US ban that prohibits device testing in China by Chinese laboratories for smartphones and computers. It warned that this could cause significant disruptions to global supply chains. The ministry called on Washington to reverse these restrictions, stating they should respect market rules and cooperate with China to resolve the issue immediately.

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The FCC voted on October 29, 2026, to ban all Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices destined for the US market, citing concerns over security and intellectual property theft. The decision targets labs with alleged ties to the PLA, giving American labs until December 2028 to increase their capacity to handle the anticipated influx of testing needs. In 2025, 82% of electronics were tested in China, which lacks a mutual recognition agreement with the US. The ban is set to take effect in December 2028 and could disrupt supply chains, as the Chinese Commerce Ministry has warned that it hopes Washington will reconsider its stance and revoke the measures.

Written for “US Ban on Chinese Device Testing” on 2026-10-31, grounded in this article and the 2 other(s) covering the same event.

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