China on Friday slammed a proposal from a US regulator that would bar its labs from testing electronic devices for use in the United States, saying it undermined bilateral trade relations.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted on Thursday to advance the proposal which, if green-lit, would hit devices ranging from smartphones to cameras.
Around 75 percent of certified devices in the United States are tested in recognised labs in China, the FCC estimates.
China’s commerce ministry said on Friday the restrictions would “seriously undermine the international economic and trade order”, vowing to hit back if implemented.
“If the US insists on going down the wrong path, China will resolutely take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises,” it said in a statement.
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It accused the FCC of repeatedly introducing restrictive measures towards Chinese products and companies.
