China to examine U.S. chipmaker Micron’s products for cybersecurity risks


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BEIJING, March 31 (Reuters) - China's cyberspace regulator will conduct a cybersecurity review of products sold in the country by U.S. memory chip manufacturer Micron Technology (MU.O), the regulator said on Friday. The move is aimed at protecting the security of the supply chain for critical information infrastructure, prevent hidden risks and safeguard national security, the Cyberspace Administration of China said in a brief statement. It gave no other details, including which Micron products it was reviewing. Micron, one of the world's largest memory chip makers, did not respond immediately to a request for comment. Shares in Micron fell 3.3%...