China wants to ban Intel and AMD chips and Windows OS from state computers

China introduced guidelines that aim to prevent the use of US processors from Intel and AMD. The new rules also want to block Microsoft Windows and other foreign database products in favor of domestic solutions, reported The Financial Times on Sunday.

All government agencies above the township level must have computers and servers with hardware deemed “safe and reliable.” The list of approved hardware includes chips from Huawei and Phytium, both banned in the United States.

The move could have a significant financial effect on both chip companies. According to FT, 27% of Intel’s $53…

​ China introduced guidelines that aim to prevent the use of US processors from Intel and AMD. The new rules also want to block Microsoft Windows and other foreign database products in favor of domestic solutions, reported The Financial Times on Sunday.

All government agencies above the township level must have computers and servers with hardware deemed “safe and reliable.” The list of approved hardware includes chips from Huawei and Phytium, both banned in the United States.

The move could have a significant financial effect on both chip companies. According to FT, 27% of Intel’s $53…   Read More GSMArena.com – Latest articles