China has rolled out new guidelines that will phase out U.S. processors in government computers and servers, effectively blocking chips from Intel and AMD , the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
The procurement guidelines, unveiled on Dec. 26, are now being enforced and will also impact Microsoft 's Windows operating system and foreign-made database software as they favor Chinese alternatives, the report said.
Government agencies higher the township level have been ordered to purchase "safe and reliable" processors and operating systems, FT said.
AMD declined to comment on the report while Intel did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment.
This comes as China has been boosting its domestic semiconductor industry as it seeks to reduce reliance on foreign technology.
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