China Prohibits Intel, AMD Chips In State-Owned Computers

According to the Financial Times report on Sunday, China has implemented guidelines aimed at phasing out U.S. microprocessors from Intel and AMD in State-owned computers and servers.

The report also mentions that procurement guidance seeks to diminish the usage of Microsoft’s Windows operating system and foreign-made database software in favour of domestic alternatives.

The newspaper notes that government agencies above the township level have been instructed to include criteria mandating the use of “safe and reliable” processors and operating systems when making purchases.

In late December, China’s industry ministry issued a statement listing CPUs, operating systems, and centralized databases considered “safe and reliable” for a three-year period, all sourced from Chinese companies, according to Reuters checks.

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The State Council Information Office, responsible for media inquiries for China’s cabinet, did not respond immediately to a request for comment Similarly, Intel and AMD did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment.

The U.S. has been focused on enhancing domestic semiconductor production and decreasing dependence on China and Taiwan, particularly through the Biden administration’s 2022 CHIPS and Science Act.

This legislation is aimed at fortifying U.S. semiconductor capabilities and includes financial support for domestic production, including subsidies for advanced chip manufacturing.

REUTERS