China has rolled out new directives aimed at phasing out American microprocessors from government computing systems, a response to escalating sanctions on tech imports from the United States and its allies. As disclosed by the Financial Times on Sunday, the guidelines effectively bar the use of Intel and AMD products in computers on government-operated networks and systems.
The directive, disclosed by the Financial Times, also seeks to sideline Microsoft’s Windows operating system and foreign-made database software, favoring domestic alternatives instead.
Per the report, government agencies above the township level have been instructed to prioritize “safe and reliable” processors and operating systems in their procurement processes.
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In late December, China’s industry ministry issued a statement outlining a list of CPUs, operating systems, and centralized databases considered “safe and reliable” for a three-year period, all sourced from Chinese companies. This move marks a significant push towards technological autonomy and self-sufficiency.
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The announcement arrives amidst heightened efforts by the United States to bolster domestic semiconductor production and diminish reliance on China and Taiwan. The Biden administration’s 2022 CHIPS and Science Act outlines initiatives to fortify US semiconductor capabilities, offering financial incentives for domestic production, including subsidies for the manufacturing of advanced chips.
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