China's SASAC surveys Broadcom switches in state-backed data centers
China's State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) is conducting a survey of how many Broadcom network switches are installed in data centers owned by state-backed enterprises. The move is part of a broader domestic AI drive aimed at strengthening homegrown AI capabilities and reducing reliance on foreign technology components.
Key points
- SASAC is surveying the number of Broadcom switches in state-backed data centers.
- The survey supports China's push to expand domestic AI infrastructure and cut foreign dependence.
- Broadcom, a U.S. chipmaker, provides network switches widely used in Chinese data centers.
Broadcom, a U.S. semiconductor firm, supplies the switches that underpin much of the networking infrastructure in Chinese data centers. By quantifying the presence of these foreign components, SASAC hopes to identify areas where domestic alternatives can be promoted, aligning with policy goals to boost local suppliers and secure the AI supply chain.
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