Expands National Security Ban to Include Humanoid and Quadruped RobotsThe United States has expanded its list of products prohibited from entering the country on national security grounds, adding humanoid and quadruped robots to the restricted category. Photo: Designed by Freepik by freepik, https://creativecommons.org/public-domain/pdm/ Humanoid robot visualizationThe new measures apply to a category described as "advanced robotic devices." Security Concerns Drive New Import RestrictionsThe restrictions are based on recommendations from a White House working group. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the Chinese government opposes what it considers an unjustified expansion of the concept of "national security" to place pressure on Chinese businesses. According to Mao Ning, protectionist policies do not strengthen the competitiveness of the United States but instead harm American companies and consumers.