China Says U.S. Chipmaker Micron’s Products Pose ‘Serious Cybersecurity Risks’ As It Restricts Purchases

Chinese authorities banned the use of American chipmaker Micron’s products in key infrastructure projects Sunday, claiming the chips failed to pass a security review, marking the latest salvo in the ongoing geopolitical tussle between Beijing and Washington over access to advanced semiconductors. The move was announced by the Cyberspace Administration of China, which said it came to the decision after conducting a “network security review” of Micron products sold in China. The agency claimed its review found “serious network security issues” with Micron’s products, which could pose a major security...