The open-source RISC-V chip architecture is experiencing rapid global adoption, leading to increased technical cooperation between US-based firms and Chinese industry partners. MIPS, a US intellectual property provider now owned by GlobalFoundries, has confirmed that it is working closely with Chinese companies to advance the standardization of RISC-V technology.

According to Yankin Tanurhan, the chief technology officer at MIPS, this collaboration is occurring at an "unprecedented level." The initiative aims to align technical standards across borders, suggesting that commercial and technical interests in the semiconductor industry continue to transcend the broader political and trade rivalry between the United States and China. While Washington has implemented various export controls and restrictions on advanced chip technology, RISC-V remains an open-source platform, which complicates the enforcement of traditional trade barriers. The move highlights a strategic effort by industry players to maintain a unified global standard for chip design, even as government policies push for technological decoupling in other areas of the semiconductor supply chain.