The Chinese government has announced a ban on products made by US memory chip giant Micron Technology, citing national security concerns. The ban comes after a network security assessment conducted by the Network Security Review Office identified serious potential network security issues in Micron’s products, posing a major security risk to China’s key information infrastructure.
The move is seen as the latest escalation in the ongoing dispute between China and the US over technological sovereignty and national security.
While China emphasizes its commitment to high-level openness, it insists that foreign manufacturers must comply with Chinese laws and regulations. Micron has been notified of the government’s decision and is evaluating its next steps.
The US Commerce Department expressed opposition to the ban, calling it inconsistent with China’s claims of market openness and transparent regulation.
This ban on Micron is the first major action against a US chip maker, mirroring similar actions taken by the US government against Chinese technology giants. The move highlights the growing concerns and efforts by both countries to achieve technological independence and protect their critical infrastructure from potential risks posed by foreign suppliers.
