China bans export of its Loongson CPUs to Russia

[midian182]

What just happened? China is the subject of many semiconductor export restrictions, but it seems the Asian nation is also banning the export of its own Loongson CPUs to Russia and elsewhere. It's likely to be a significant blow to Russia, which has been looking for an alternative to AMD and Intel processors since the companies stopped shipments to the country following its invasion of Ukraine.

Kommersant business daily (via Tom's Hardware), citing sources close to Russia's Ministry of Digital Development and in the electronics market, writes that the Chinese government has banned the supply of Loongson processors based on its own LoongArch architecture to the Russian Federation and other countries.

The reasons for banning the chip exports to Russia aren't the same as other countries; it's because they are used in China's military-industrial complex.

The short-term impact of the ban, which has not yet been officially implemented, is likely to be minimal, but it could have major implications if Russia loses access to grey imports of Intel and AMD CPUs that arrive via other countries. "Although Russian companies do not depend on the supply of Chinese processors significantly, in case of a hypothetical blocking of 'parallel imports,' they hoped to switch to Loongson solutions," said a source.

Many companies suspended exports to Russia following the Ukraine war to comply with economic sanctions. Its response was to allow parallel imports of certain foreign tech products even if the manufacturer doesn't allow it, essentially turning a blind eye to unofficially imported goods and intellectual property theft. Some of these chip imports come from China, though 40% of them are possibly defective.

It's likely that with all the export restrictions being placed on China, it wants to keep the 12nm Loongson CPUs for itself, especially if manufacturing capacity is limited.

This week brought news that China could be hit with more sanctions from other countries that will restrict exports of chipmaking equipment. Following the bans implemented by the US government, the Netherlands and Japan are expected to announce similar restrictions in the coming weeks. China has started with a procedure with the World Trade Organization to oppose the bans, though it's doubtful the WTO could force the US to lift the sanctions.

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[Vulcanproject]

Russia is quickly realising China is not their friend. China wants a new world order, but one where China is top dog and everything is still stable. Not one where Russia has caused chaos and destruction in the Western world. Which is no good for China when they want to sell you rubber dog turds and spyware riddled electronics until the end of time.

 

[winjer]

Truth be told, China and Russia have been rivals for many decades now.
Just because they were both communist countries, doesn't mean they were allies. Each had their interpretation of what communism should be and each had their goals of being the leading communist country.
They also have disputes over territory, with Russia still occupying a part of Manchurian territory.

For the last couple of decades Chia pretended to be friends with Russia, as to buy their military tech and reverse engineer it. But now China has surpassed Russia in every field, so they no longer need Russia.

The only thing left that Russia has that is useful for China is oil and gas. But since the EU is banning oil and gas imports from Russia, that leaves fewer markets for Russia to export to. So China can demand lower prices and exploit Russia's lack of export options.

 

[MasterMace]

China: complains about chip technology exports being banned
also China: bans chip technology exports

 

[bviktor]

Not for reasons related to Ukraine

Hilarious .D

 

[yannus]

Little by little, tensions are growing among people while those who create them are unaffected.

 

[Hodor]

If USA continue their export ban on advanced CPUs, China may do something never before seen in the history of mankind: Ban the exports of full-size silicone adult dolls. Then we'll see who can survive longer.

 

[loki1944]

Russia is quickly realising China is not their friend. China wants a new world order, but one where China is top dog and everything is still stable. Not one where Russia has caused chaos and destruction in the Western world. Which is no good for China when they want to sell you rubber dog turds and spyware riddled electronics until the end of time.

You are delusional if you think this has any impact on their major trade agreements. They are still united against the NATO pact.

 

[NikoBB]

All this is a public veil to preserve decorum. For Xi and CPC.In reality, both they sold and will continue to sell everything they need to their totalitarian sworn brothers through a bunch of front companies. As well as immoral Western companies quietly continuing to secretly trade with the Russian authorities. Even Microsoft quietly returned to Russia without advertising it and continues to support its products there.

In this mode, the Russian military machine will be able to exist for many more years. Which, in general, is actually convenient for the Western "deep" state.

 

[BobHome]

"Why Can't We All Just Get Along?"--Pres. Jack

 

[p51d007]

LOL, talk about the pot calling the kettle black.

 

[loki1944]

"Why Can't We All Just Get Along?"--Pres. Jack

because people like blood sausage

 

[Tetr1s]

Honestly quite surprised, wouldn't expect one of Russia's closest allies to do something like that, but I guess I can understand their situation considering that China's economy is getting smoked making it harder for them to produce the things they need to maintain it.

 

[NikoBB]

They only did it publicly to maintain the public face of Chinese power. Secretly, even western companies, despite their public denial of trade with Russia, continue to quietly supply them with the necessary equipment through a secret chain of intermediaries. And the CIA sees all this perfectly, but it suits them..
The public in the world staged a circus. And everyone needs this war...

 

[loki1944]

This event is meaningless. The following event is what mattered:

"Since the war began, Beijing has taken important steps to help Russia sidestep sanctions. China has boosted purchases of Russian energy by over 60%, dramatically increasing its reliance on Russia for gas and oil as well as coal. (This year, Russia surpassed Indonesia as the principal supplier of coal to China.) This shift appears to be motivated by a blend of self-interest and a desire to prop up Putin’s regime; it has bought more Russian energy but at cheaper prices, so helping itself while easing the impact of the West’s sanctions on its ally. Given that China is the world’s largest importer of crude oil and second-largest importer of natural gas, it will be all but impossible to isolate Russia so long as Beijing positions itself as its biggest customer. "

 

[toooooot]

If USA continue their export ban on advanced CPUs, China may do something never before seen in the history of mankind: Ban the exports of full-size silicone adult dolls. Then we'll see who can survive longer.

Such cruelty should never be done by a human or a nation of humans.

 

[Ojref]

China makes the most ridiculous product names I've ever seen