China has reportedly issued guidelines aimed at phasing out U.S.-made microprocessors from Intel and AMD in government computers and servers, as reported by the Financial Times on Sunday.
The procurement guidance also includes directives to diminish reliance on Microsoft`s Windows operating system and foreign-made database software in favor of domestic alternatives.
According to the report, government agencies above the township level have been instructed to prioritize "safe and reliable" processors and operating systems when making procurement decisions.
In late December, China`s industry ministry released lists of CPUs, operating systems, and centralized databases considered "safe and reliable" for three years, all sourced from Chinese companies.
This move aligns with China`s efforts to reduce dependence on foreign technology, while the United States aims to boost domestic semiconductor production, as evidenced by the Biden administration`s 2022 CHIPS and Science Act, which includes subsidies for advanced chip production.
