Micron Technology: China probes US chip maker for cybersecurity risks as tech tension escalates
Hong Kong
Cnn
–
China launched a cyber security investigation at Micron Technology, one of the largest memory chips manufacturers of America. In retaliation seeing after the allies in Asia and Europe He announced new restrictions on the sale of key technology to Beijing.
China’s Cyber Space Management (CAC) will examine the products sold by Micron in the country. A statement By the guard late on Friday.
The movement aims to ensure the safety of basic information infrastructure supply chains, to prevent cyber security risks caused by hidden product problems and to protect national security ”.
On the same day, Japan, a US ally, said that following the similar moves of the United States and the Netherlands, it will restrict the exports of advanced chipset equipment, including China.
Washington and its allies announced pavements in China’s semiconductor industry, which hit the heart of Beijing’s proposal to be the superpower of Beijing.
Last month, the Netherlands also announced the need for national security protection, and announced new restrictions on the sales of international semiconductor technology. In October, the United States forbade Chinese companies from purchasing unlicensed developed chips and chip -made equipment.
Micron told CNN he was aware of the review.
“We are in contact with Cac and we are completely cooperating, ve he said and added that it is according to the safety of its products. “Micron’s product shipments, engineering, manufacturing, sales and other functions work normally.”
They share Micron sank 4.4% at Wall Street on Friday after the news of more than three months. On Monday, they fell by 1.2% lower. Micron receives more than 10% of his income from China.
One Previously FilingThe Idaho -based company warned about such risks.
“The Chinese government may limit us to our participation in the Chinese market or prevent us from competing effectively with Chinese companies,” he said.
China strongly criticized the restrictions on technology exports by saying that it was “strictly opposed to such measures last month.
Beijing is trying to make foreign investments Woo while dealing with economic difficulties in efforts to increase growth and employment. The newly printed Premier Li Qiang and a few senior economic officials are releasing the welcome wagon for global CEOs and promising to “provide a good environment and service”.
However, Beijing imposed increasing pressure on foreign companies to comply with the agenda.
Last month, the authorities closed the Beijing office of Mintz Group, the US Corporate Intelligence Company, and detained five local personnel.
Days ago, they suspended Deloitte’s operations in Beijing for three months and fined 31 million dollars in their work, according to the tours allegedly supervised a state -owned debt manager.
