China & United States — Federal Communications Commission
8 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026
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China: China is the primary target of the ban, which restricts its dominant robot and inverter exports to the US. China criticized the move and announced countermeasures, including export controls on drones and sanctions on US entities.
United States — Federal Communications Commission: The FCC implemented the ban, adding advanced robotic devices and power inverters to its Covered List, citing national security risks. This action directly shapes the regulatory environment for these technologies.
Jul 28, 2026 · 183 articles
Regulatory
China: China is the target of the ban and has warned of retaliation, potentially escalating trade tensions and affecting bilateral economic relations.
United States — Federal Communications Commission: The FCC is the primary regulator drafting and implementing the ban on Chinese optical transceivers, expanding its Covered List to protect US data center infrastructure.
Aug 04, 2026 · 38 articles
Regulatory
China: China is the focal point of the investigation, as its manufacturing dominance and data laws raise concerns about U.S. health data security.
United States — Federal Communications Commission: The FCC is the target of Scott's request and will decide whether to investigate the security risks of Chinese-made wearables.
Jul 02, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
China: The event showcases China's technological ambitions and state support for robotics, positioning the country as a leader in humanoid robot production. It also highlights the ongoing tech rivalry with the U.S.
United States — Federal Communications Commission: The FCC's ban on imports of foreign-made humanoid robots directly affects Unitree's U.S. market prospects, a key risk factor.
Jul 31, 2026 · 153 articles
Tech
China: China is implicated as the origin of the affected routers, reinforcing Western concerns about Chinese-made networking equipment.
United States — Federal Communications Commission: The FCC's earlier ban on foreign-made routers is reinforced by this finding, supporting its regulatory stance.
Aug 05, 2026 · 8 articles
Tech
China: China is the epicenter of the humanoid robot boom, with government support and a dominant market share, but faces challenges in commercial deployment.
United States — Federal Communications Commission: Restricted new equipment authorizations for foreign-made advanced robotic devices, affecting Unitree Robotics and potentially reducing U.S. humanoid sales.
Aug 18, 2026 · 42 articles
Regulatory
China: Its satellite was involved in a near-miss with a SpaceX — Starlink satellite in December 2025, highlighting collision risks in low-Earth orbit.
United States — Federal Communications Commission: The FCC approved Reflect Orbital's test and accepted SpaceX's massive satellite filing, drawing criticism for lacking expertise in non-radio effects and potentially enabling harmful space activities.
Jul 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
China: China, the dominant drone producer, faces significant export restrictions and tariffs, potentially harming its drone industry and escalating trade tensions.
United States — Federal Communications Commission: The FCC's Covered List is referenced in the tariff implementation, affecting the timeline for certain products.
Aug 13, 2026 · 26 articles
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