China Examines Broadcom Hardware in State Data Centers as Beijing Pushes Domestic AI Infrastructure – Tekedia

Chinese authorities are examining the extent to which Broadcom hardware is used in state-backed data centers, in a move that could further pressure US technology suppliers as Beijing accelerates efforts to reduce dependence on foreign AI infrastructure.

The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, or SASAC, which oversees China’s state-owned enterprises, has in recent weeks surveyed the use of Broadcom switches across data centers controlled by state entities, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

The review comes as China intensifies its push for technological self-sufficiency amid its broader rivalry with the United States. Beijing has increasingly focused on building domestic supply chains for semiconductors,…