China blocks use of Intel and AMD chips in government computers: report

China has put in place new guidelines aimed at phasing out U.S.-made microprocessors from Intel and AMD from being used in the government's personal computers and servers, according to a report from the Financial Times on Sunday. The new procurement guidance also looks to bring an end to the use of Microsoft's Windows operating system as well as foreign-made database software on Chinese government devices in favor of domestic options, the report said.Government agencies above the township level have been to ...