China Pushes Domestic Chips for EVs in Tech Tussle with US

• In a move to lessen reliance on Western technology, China is urging domestic electric vehicle (EV) makers to prioritize locally produced semiconductors.
• The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology reportedly asked carmakers to boost purchases of homegrown chips.
• This push comes amid ongoing tensions with the US, with China aiming to bolster its domestic chip industry.
• Some reports suggest the government is even instructing firms to avoid foreign chips if possible.
• This policy shift could have significant implications for the global chip market and the EV industry.