FCC advances proposals on Chinese electronics testing labs and Chinese telecom data centers in the U.S.

The FCC voted unanimously to advance a proposal that would bar Chinese labs from testing electronic devices such as smartphones, cameras and computers for use in the United States.
The FCC says about 75% of U.S. electronics, or certified devices for the U.S. market, are currently tested in China.
The FCC said it plans a streamlined or fast-track approval process for devices tested in U.S. labs or in labs located in countries considered trusted or not posing national security risks.
In a separate 3-0 vote, the FCC advanced a proposal to bar China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom from operating data centers in the United States, and it is also considering limits on interconnection with companies on its national security Covered List.
The lab restrictions are not yet final; multiple reports describe the FCC action as advancing a proposal that would still need further steps before taking effect.
If finalized, the testing-lab proposal would affect the certification path for a wide range of consumer electronics entering the U.S. market, including phones, cameras and computers.
China's commerce ministry said it opposes the FCC measures, arguing they undermine bilateral trade relations and could disrupt global supply chains and the international trade order.

The FCC voted unanimously to advance a proposal that would bar Chinese labs from testing electronic devices such as smartphones, cameras and computers for use in the United States.
The FCC says about 75% of U.S. electronics, or certified devices for the U.S. market, are currently tested in China.
The FCC said it plans a streamlined or fast-track approval process for devices tested in U.S. labs or in labs located in countries considered trusted or not posing national security risks.
In a separate 3-0 vote, the FCC advanced a proposal to bar China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom from operating data centers in the United States, and it is also considering limits on interconnection with companies on its national security Covered List.
The lab restrictions are not yet final; multiple reports describe the FCC action as advancing a proposal that would still need further steps before taking effect.
If finalized, the testing-lab proposal would affect the certification path for a wide range of consumer electronics entering the U.S. market, including phones, cameras and computers.
China's commerce ministry said it opposes the FCC measures, arguing they undermine bilateral trade relations and could disrupt global supply chains and the international trade order.