China to review US’s Micron semiconductor products to identify potential security risks
China’s cyberspace regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), has requested that US chipmaker Micron Technology submits its products for a cybersecurity review. The review is part of a broader effort by China to strengthen its cybersecurity defences and ensure the security of its critical infrastructure.
According to Reuters, China’s cyberspace regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), has requested that US chipmaker Micron Technology submits its products for a cybersecurity review. The review is part of a broader effort by China to strengthen its cybersecurity defences and ensure the security of its critical infrastructure.
Micron is the fourth-largest memory chip manufacturer in the world and has a significant presence in China. The company’s products are used in a range of devices, including automobiles, computers, consumer electronics and data centre servers.
The review will involve a comprehensive assessment of Micron’s products and services, including its memory chips and storage devices, to determine whether they pose any security risks. This move follows China’s plan to tighten its control over its tech sector and reduce its reliance on foreign technology. Micron has not yet commented on the request. The review could add to the ongoing uncertainty and challenges faced by foreign companies operating in China.
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