China has released directives to gradually remove US microprocessors and software from government computers and servers, indicating a turn towards self-reliance and security.
The Financial Times said that the Chinese government’s procurement guidelines aim to prioritize homegrown alternatives over well-known IT companies like AMD, Microsoft, and Intel.
Promoting Homegrown Solutions
Governmental bodies above the township level have been instructed to prioritize safe and dependable operating systems and processors in their procurement processes. This instruction highlights China’s objective of bolstering its domestic semiconductor industry and reducing its dependence on foreign technology.
China’s Industry Ministry made a statement late in December of last year endorsing three lists of CPUs, operating systems, and centralized databases that are deemed secure and dependable for the next three years.
Notably, all options listed are from Chinese companies, indicating a concerted effort to promote homegrown technology solutions.
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China’s Innovation
The State Council Information Office, which responds to media inquiries on behalf of China’s cabinet, is expected to have a significant influence on the global IT landscape, despite the fact that it has not yet responded to requests for comment.
Not surprisingly, neither AMD nor Intel have responded to the questions. These American IT companies seem to be playing it safe, as seen by their silence, given the mounting tensions between the two economic titans.
This innovation is a part of a greater US strategy to reduce reliance on overseas manufacturing hubs like Taiwan and China and boost domestic chip production.
The 2022 CHIPS and Science Act, proposed by the Biden administration, intends to support US semiconductor manufacturing by providing financial incentives and subsidies for homegrown chip manufacturing.
As geopolitical tensions continue to affect trade dynamics and tech laws, China’s latest move emphasizes the growing competition in the global semiconductor industry. These developments are anticipated to have worldwide ramifications for a variety of organizations due to the interaction of economic and security variables.
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