{
  "id": 3906268,
  "title": "Chinese power stocks slump after US grid ban: is the sell-off warranted?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/chinese-power-stocks-slump-after-us-grid-ban-is-the-sell-off-warranted",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-28T05:55:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3365554/chinese-power-stocks-slump-after-us-grid-ban-sell-warranted"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chinese power equipment stocks have plummeted following the United States government's decision to ban certain foreign-made grid equipment and related software, but some analysts believe the sell-off may have been overdone. The ban, signed by President Donald Trump, is a response to concerns over potential vulnerabilities in the US power grid. Sungrow Power Supply, a major Chinese inverter maker, dropped 12.24 percent on Thursday after the executive order was announced. Sieyuan Electric, another key player, hit its maximum daily limit of a 10 percent drop. Despite the significant market reaction, analysts argue that investors might have overestimated the potential consequences. Zhou Mi, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, suggests that the direct impact of the ban would be less severe than anticipated. The real-world effect will depend on how strictly the US enforces the order, as officials must weigh the restrictions against potential economic disruptions. Wu Xinbo, from Fudan University, notes that similar restrictions, such as those imposed on DJI drones, have not led to drastic consequences for US users. He believes the market sentiment has exaggerated the actual impact. Chinese firms still have access to other markets, including those through the Belt and Road Initiative. According to custom data, US-bound shipments of electrical transformers, static converters, and inductors made up 8.6 percent of China's total exports in this category during the first seven months of the year, while storage batteries accounted for just 9 percent. The White House move is part of a broader scrutiny of foreign-made hardware used in critical infrastructure, especially products from China. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has criticized the move, urging the US to provide a fair and non-discriminatory environment for businesses worldwide.",
  "summary": "Chinese power equipment stocks have tumbled after the United States moved to bar certain foreign-made grid equipment and related software, but some analysts believe the sell-off may have been excessive, with enforcement still uncertain and Chinese firms able to offset the impact in other markets. Sungrow Power Supply, a major Chinese inverter maker, slumped 12.24 per cent on Thursday after US…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}