China’s cyberspace regulator said on Sunday that US chipmaker Micron Technology’s products failed its network security review for posing “serious network security risks,” and banned key infrastructure operators from using them. they will buy
China announced its review of Micron’s products at the end of March to ensure the security of the supply chain of key information infrastructures and prevent cybersecurity risks.
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) reviewed Micron’s products sold in mainland China. Although the decision would prevent key infrastructure operators from buying the company, the ban is an individual case, and China will continue to open its market to global companies, the CAC said.
a necessary measure
“The review found that Micron’s products have serious network security risks, which pose significant security risks to China’s critical information infrastructure supply chain, affecting China’s national security,” the CAC said in a statement. release.
China announced its review of Micron’s products at the end of March to ensure the security of the supply chain of key information infrastructures and prevent cybersecurity risks.
Micron’s review was aimed at preventing product cybersecurity issues from jeopardizing the security of the nation’s information infrastructure, he said.
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As a result, authorities have required China’s domestic critical information infrastructure operators to stop purchasing Micron products, in accordance with the country’s Cybersecurity Law and other regulations, according to the CAC.
“Enterprises and platforms are welcome to introduce products and services into the Chinese market as long as they conform to the requirements of Chinese laws and regulations,” the statement said.
This is a “necessary measure” to safeguard national security, according to the statement, stressing that China firmly promotes high-level opening-up.
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