#made in china

based computer maker Dell is reportedly planning to phase out Chinese-made chips in its products by 2024. Nikkei Asia reports that the company told suppliers late last year to significantly reduce other Chinese-made components in its products amid US-China tensions. Including those produced at facilities owned by non-Chinese chipmakers but still located in China. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="720"] IN PHOTO: Dell XPS 13 (2019)[/caption] Dell also asked suppliers outside China, like Vietnam, to help prepare capacities in production of other components such as electronic modules and print circuit boards, as well as product assemblers. "Previously, we knew Dell kind of had plans to diversify from China, but this time it is kind of radical. They don't even want their chips to be made in China, citing concerns over the U.S. "...This trend looks irreversible." The US has seen to broaden its crackdown on China's chip sector, citing concerns over national security. US also imposed several strict export controls that included a measure to cut China from semiconductors made anywhere globally with US equipment. Read more in our articles including "Dell will cut use of 'made in China' chips by 2024 –report" and "Courier Complaints Drop 88% Under Oplan Bantay Padala".