By Sherry Qin
Intel's products sold in China should be subject to a cybersecurity review, the Cyber Security Association of China said, cautioning that the U.S. chip maker poses a national-security threat to the country.
The Chinese industry group said Wednesday that Intel's products have shown frequent security vulnerabilities and high failure rates.
In a post on its official WeChat account, the CSAC called for a review of products Intel sells in the country to "safeguard China's national security and the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese consumers."
The organization, a nonprofit formed by cybersecurity-related institutions, enterprises and individuals, has no legal power to conduct inspections on Intel. That power rests with the Cyberspace Administration of China, the country's cyber watchdog, which could trigger a review following the CSAC's post.
Intel didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. The company's shares were 1.8% lower in U.S. premarket trading.
Last year, the CAC found "significant security risks" in Micron Technology's products and warned operators of key Chinese information infrastructure--such as telecommunications companies and state-owned banks--against buying from the U.S. chip maker.
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