China on Thursday pledged to "resolutely retaliate" if the United States moves forward with restrictions targeting new Chinese-made robots and power inverters, escalating tensions in the ongoing U.S.-China technology and trade dispute. The ministry said the restrictions represent another attempt to suppress Chinese industries under the guise of national security. Beijing criticized the FCC for disregarding China’s repeated objections and continuing to tighten restrictions on Chinese technology firms. Chinese officials argued that the proposed import ban on robots and power inverters distorts market competition and undermines global supply chains. Washington has increasingly cited national security concerns when imposing restrictions on Chinese technology products and suppliers.