Beijing has banned the export of Loongson military grade processors to the Russian Federation, the Moscow-based Kommersant daily said on December 13. According to the report, the Russian military industry has been testing Loongson processors for some time and planned to use them instead of Intel and AMD processors amid Western sanctions imposed on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. Kommersant cited a source close to the Russian government as saying that Beijing banned Loongson processor exports, citing their strategic importance for China’s military. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Russian Service, click here.
China Bans Exports Of Loongson Military Grade Processors To Russia
The Russian military industry has reportedly been testing Loongson processors for some time and planned to use them instead of Intel and AMD processors amid Western sanctions.