China Bans US Chip Giant Micron, Citing “Serious Cybersecurity Issues”
China has banned US chip maker Micron from selling its products to Chinese companies working on major infrastructure projects, citing national security risks.
The development comes almost two months after the country’s cyber security authorities start an investigation by the end of March 2023 to assess potential network security risks.
“The purpose of this review of Micron’s product network security is to prevent product network security issues from compromising the security of national critical information infrastructure, which is a necessary measure to safeguard national security,” the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said.
CAC further said the investigation found “serious cybersecurity issues” in Micron’s products, compromising the supply chain of the country’s critical information infrastructure.
As a result, operators involved in such critical information infrastructure projects should stop buying products from Micron, he added.
Authorities did not disclose any specific cybersecurity concerns raised by Micron, but cited violations of local laws and regulations.
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In a statement shared with the Wall Street Journal, Micron said it “evaluates the conclusions and assesses our next steps.” That restrictions “The facts are baseless,” the US Commerce Department said.
The tit-for-tat development comes amid rising geopolitical tensions between China and the US, and reflects similar moves by the US government against Chinese equipment makers over security concerns.
