China escalates tech battle with review of US chipmaker Micron

Written by on April 1, 2023

China launched a review into US chip manufacturer Micron Technology on “national security” grounds, as Beijing retaliates against Washington’s increasing curbs on Chinese access to semiconductor technology.

In a statement released late on Friday, the Cyberspace Administration of China said it would review imports of Micron’s products in order to maintain national security, ensure the security of its information infrastructure and prevent risks caused by product problems.

Nasdaq-listed Micron Technology is America’s largest maker of memory chips. Its shares fell 4 per cent in the US following the announcement.



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