China Blocks Use Of Intel And AMD Chips In Government Computers, FT Reports

China is limiting the use of US-made microprocessors and servers in government computers, Financial Times reported as the new rules will replace chips made by US firms Intel Corp and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. with local alternatives. The report cited guidelines unveiled by the finance ministry and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on December 26 last year.

The Chinese national flag is seen in Beijing, China. Software provided by companies including Microsoft Corp. will be replaced by China, it was reported. (Reuters)

Software provided by companies including Microsoft Corp. will be replaced, the report noted. Although, there is still some flexibility for government agencies and state-owned enterprises to buy computers powered by foreign processors servers, two unnamed procurement officials told the newspaper. Although Microsoft and Intel declined to comment on the report. AMD has also not responded to a request for comment.