China Threatens Retaliation Over US Ban on Humanoid Robots

China's Commerce Ministry issued a formal warning that US restrictions on humanoid robots "severely damage" the bilateral relationship, signaling Beijing's readiness to escalate the dispute. Chinese officials accused the Federal Communications Commission of repeatedly disregarding China's restrained approach to the technology standoff. The clash is the latest front in the broader US-China tech war, which has already encompassed semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. For investors, the escalation is significant as it could disrupt supply chains and affect companies operating in robotics, AI, and automation on both sides of the divide. The standoff adds another layer of geopolitical risk to an already volatile global technology landscape.