Hold up, techies! Chinese industrial associations are throwing up caution signs 🚧 when it comes to buying U.S. chips. In a move that's got everyone talking, several major industry groups in the Chinese mainland are urging domestic companies to think twice before purchasing semiconductors from the United States.
On Tuesday, the China Semiconductor Industry Association (CSIA), the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the Internet Society of China (ISC), and the China Association of Communication Enterprises (CACE) all dropped statements firmly opposing what they call the U.S.'s over-the-top export control measures. 🛑
The CSIA didn't mince words, highlighting that these arbitrary controls are messing with the supply chain, hiking up operating costs for American companies, and making U.S. chips unreliable and kinda sketchy. 😬 They said, “Related Chinese industries have to exercise caution when procuring chips from the United States.”
The auto industry is feeling it too! 🚗 The CAAM echoed these concerns, mentioning that trust in U.S. chip products is wavering among Chinese automakers. But they're not closing doors—they're inviting global chip companies to collaborate more closely with Chinese firms, invest locally, jam on joint R&D, and share the growth vibes. 🤝
The CACE is calling on the government to dig deep into supply chain security for critical info infrastructure and to roll out solid measures to keep things running smoothly and securely. 🔒
Meanwhile, the ISC is all about diversifying. To keep China's internet industry safe, stable, and rocking, they're encouraging domestic companies to buddy up with chipmakers from around the world and make good use of chips made both at home and abroad in China. 🌐
So, what's the upshot? In this digital age showdown, China's tech scene is playing it smart, cautious, and collaborative, aiming to keep the innovation engine humming without hitting any speed bumps. Stay tuned, tech fans! 🖥️✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
