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Exclusive: China to publish policy to boost RISC-V chip use nationwide - sources


Published on 2025-03-04 21:02:20 - Reuters
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  • 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.

China is set to release a policy aimed at promoting the use of RISC-V chip technology across the nation, according to sources cited by Reuters on March 4, 2025. This move is part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on foreign technology, particularly in light of U.S. export controls on advanced chip technology. RISC-V, an open-source instruction set architecture, offers an alternative to proprietary technologies like those from Arm and Intel, allowing for greater customization and potentially lower costs. The policy will encourage the development and adoption of RISC-V in various sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial applications, thereby fostering domestic innovation and enhancing China's technological self-sufficiency.

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