MIPS Deepens RISC-V Collaboration with Chinese Firms Despite US-China Chip Rivalry

MIPS, a US-based intellectual property provider, is partnering with Chinese companies on a scale never seen before, as the open-source RISC-V chip architecture gains traction globally, according to a senior official. This collaboration demonstrates that international teamwork can thrive even amid intense tech rivalry between Washington and Beijing. During a media event in Shanghai in September, Yankin Tanurhan, the CTO, noted that MIPS, which was bought by GlobalFoundries last year, is actively participating in RISC-V standardization efforts. This is part of RISC-V International’s mission to unify stakeholders from the US, Europe, and China, including universities, to standardize technologies for AI, microcontrollers, and data centers. RISC-V chip makers are also expanding their focus to include physical AI and data centers.