China bans the use of Intel and AMD processors in government computers

China has introduced new rules banning the use of Intel and AMD processors in government computers and servers. Microsoft Windows and foreign databases are also affected.

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Government agencies must now use "safe and reliable" domestic replacements for AMD and Intel chips. The list includes 18 approved processors, including chips from Huawei and state-owned Phytium, both of which are banned in the US. These new rules could have a significant impact on Intel and AMD, as China accounts for 27 per cent of Intel's $54 billion in sales and 15 per cent of AMD's $23 billion in revenue.

Beijing already banned its companies from using Micron chips last year, and the U.S. has banned a wide range of Chinese companies, from chip makers to aerospace firms. The Biden administration has also banned US companies such as NVIDIA from selling artificial intelligence chips and other technologies to China.

Source: Engadget, The Financial Times