Micron Technology: China probes US chip maker for cybersecurity risks

Credit - CNN

China has launched a cybersecurity probe into Micron Technology, one of America’s largest memory chip makers

Credit - CNN

after US allies in Asia and Europe announced new restrictions on the sale of key technology to Beijing.

Credit - CNN

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) will review products sold by Micron in the country

Credit - CNN

It came on the same day that Japan, a US ally, said it would restrict the export of advanced chip manufacturing equipment to countries including China

Credit - CNN

Shares in Micron sank 4.4% on Wall Street Friday following the news, the biggest drop in more than three months

Credit - CNN

On Monday, they closed another 1.2% lower. Micron derives more than 10% of its revenue from China.

Credit - CNN

China has strongly criticized restrictions on tech exports, saying last month it “firmly opposes” such measures.

Credit - CNN