China is reportedly restricting the use of U.S.-made microprocessors and servers in government computers as part of a push to strengthen its domestic technology industry. According to a report in the Financial Times, new guidelines announced by China's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in December 2022 will allow manufacturers to replace chips made by U.S. companies such as Intel and Advanced Micro Devices. It is an object. According to a report in Hindustan Times, local alternatives.
Livemint was unable to independently verify this news development.
The report also suggests that software provided by companies such as Microsoft will also be replaced as part of this effort. However, as two anonymous procurement officials cited in the report indicated, there appears to be some flexibility for government agencies and state-owned enterprises to continue using computers with foreign processors and servers. is.
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In recent years, China has continued its efforts to phase out foreign technology from its most sensitive sectors. In 2022, the Chinese government ordered central government agencies and state-sponsored enterprises to replace foreign-branded computers with domestically produced alternatives within two years.
This latest development comes amid rising tensions between China and the United States over technological superiority, particularly in the semiconductor industry. Bloomberg previously reported that the US is considering blacklisting a number of Chinese semiconductor companies linked to Huawei, in a bid to curb China's ambitions in artificial intelligence and semiconductor development. It added that it was an indication that the U.S. campaign could further intensify.
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According to the report, as the global technology landscape becomes more competitive and geopolitical influence increases, China's move to prioritize local alternatives in its government system will reduce dependence on foreign technology and increase domestic capabilities. This confirms China's determination to strengthen its efforts.
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