China to Publish Policy to Boost RISC-V Chip Use Nationwide, Sources Say
China plans to issue guidance to encourage the use of open-source RISC-V chips nationwide for the first time, two sources briefed on the matter said, as Beijing accelerates efforts to curb the country's dependence on Western-owned technology. The policy guidance is being drafted jointly by eight government bodies and could be released soon. Chinese chip design firms have eagerly embraced RISC-V, seeing its lower costs as a major attraction.
- As China seeks to increase its domestic semiconductor production, the success of RISC-V in boosting adoption could serve as a model for other countries looking to diversify their tech industries.
- How will the widespread adoption of RISC-V chips in China impact the global balance of power in the technology sector, particularly with regards to supply chains and intellectual property?