Beijing has publicly condemned the United States for expanding its 'Covered List,' a regulatory mechanism that restricts specific foreign-made technologies from entering the US market. The Chinese government, through state media, characterized these actions as 'bullying' and urged Washington to prioritize cooperation over the implementation of further trade barriers.

The friction follows a recent decision by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to add power inverters and advanced robotics—including humanoid systems—to the list of equipment ineligible for authorization. By barring these products from receiving FCC certification, the US effectively prevents them from being marketed or sold within the country. While the US government frames these restrictions as necessary measures to protect national security and critical infrastructure, Beijing maintains that the policy is an unfair attempt to suppress Chinese technological advancement and disrupt global supply chains. The two nations remain at odds over the scope of these export controls, with China calling for a reversal of the trend toward decoupling, while US regulators continue to tighten oversight on foreign hardware that could potentially pose security risks.