“China Implements Ban on US Intel and AMD Chips in Government Computers: Report”
China has recently introduced new guidelines aimed at gradually phasing out U.S.-made microprocessors from companies like Intel and AMD in government personal computers and servers, as reported by the Financial Times. This move is part of China’s broader strategy to reduce dependence on foreign technology and promote the use of domestic alternatives.
China has recently introduced new guidelines aimed at gradually phasing out U.S.-made microprocessors from companies like Intel and AMD in government personal computers and servers, as reported by the Financial Times. This move is part of China’s broader strategy to reduce dependence on foreign technology and promote the use of domestic alternatives.
The guidelines also target the sidelining of Windows operating systems and foreign-made database software in favor of domestic options. This initiative reflects China’s efforts to bolster its indigenous technology sector, mirroring similar moves in the United States amidst escalating tensions between the two global powers.
The ongoing trade and technology rivalry between the U.S. and China has led to various measures from both sides. Washington has imposed sanctions on several Chinese firms citing national security concerns and enacted legislation to incentivize domestic technology production while restricting exports of advanced chips and related tools to Beijing.
Chinese government officials have begun implementing the new guidelines for PCs, laptops, and servers this year, following their announcement by the Chinese finance ministry and the ministry of industry and information technology in December. China’s Information Technology Security Evaluation Center has also released its first list of “safe and reliable” processors and operating systems on December 26, further emphasizing the country’s push towards self-reliance in critical technology sectors.
Meanwhile, in the U.S., the Biden administration has prioritized boosting domestic semiconductor output with initiatives like the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. This legislation includes financial support for domestic chip production, including subsidies for the manufacturing of advanced chips, as part of a broader strategy to enhance U.S. semiconductor capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, particularly in China and Taiwan.
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