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FCC Proposal Could Block Chinese Labs Testing Most US Devices
A proposed FCC order aims to end the recognition of all testing laboratories in mainland China by December 1, 2028. In 2025, mainland Chinese labs were responsible for testing 82% of devices seeking FCC approval, while U.S. labs handled less than 4%. The draft order allows continued recognition for labs in countries with reciprocal agreements, such as Hong Kong and Taiwan, but has faced objections from China's WTO inquiry center and several tech industry groups.
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