China State-Linked Agency Calls for Probe of Intel Security (2)

A Chinese agency backed by the country’s internet overseer is pushing for an investigation into Intel Corp. products sold domestically, warning of security flaws and high failure rates.

The Cyber Security Association of China, a little-known entity backed by the powerful Cyberspace Administration of China, called in a public WeChat post for an investigation to protect consumers. It accused Intel of allowing built-in backdoors in chips for years, compromising user safety.

It’s unclear whether the CAC, which polices the country’s internet industry and data management regimes, has endorsed the association’s position. The low-profile grouping of internet companies and researchers was ...