The United States earlier introduced a new round of export controls targeting China’s semiconductor industry. These measures restrict shipments of high-bandwidth memory—considered a key component for AI development—and advanced chip fabrication equipment. Shortly afterward, mainland authorities launched an anti-monopoly probe into a foreign chipmaker. In response, China’s four leading industry associations urged companies to exercise caution when sourcing American chips, noting that trust and confidence in US-made products have been shaken.

On December 5 to 6, the Global Automotive Chip Innovation Conference was held in Wuxi, focusing on strategies to drive high-quality growth within the auto chip sector. Attendees engaged in in-depth discussions on building a robust ecosystem and fostering technological breakthroughs.

Ensuring Industrial Security through Diversified Cooperation

To guarantee national industrial security, stability, and sustainable development, enterprises must adopt a prudent approach to chip procurement. They should also seek to broaden partnerships with chip manufacturers in other countries and regions to safeguard China’s technological and AI security.

Chips are integral to products tied to "technology" — from smartphones and household appliances to electric vehicles and high-speed trains. Their primary roles split into system-on-chips and memory chips. Without these components, countless systems would cease functioning properly. Consequently, technology and AI security are encompassed within the holistic national security framework to ensure comprehensive protection.

The AI supercomputing center and laboratory at Hong Kong's Cyberport have recently commenced operations. This development underscores the SAR government’s commitment to fostering a secure, reliable ecosystem for AI innovation.