The Cybersecurity Association of China accused the U.S. chipmaker of threatening national security as well as consumer interests and rights.

Intel's China unit said on Thursday it has always prioritised product safety and quality, after an influential Chinese cybersecurity association called for a security review of the U.S. chipmaker's products sold in China.

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 Chinese industry group said that Intel’s products have shown security vulnerabilities and high failure rates.

A Chinese cybersecurity group accuses Intel of spying on users and acting 'irresponsible' in handling known CPU exploits.

Intel products sold in China should be subject to a security review, the Cybersecurity Association of China said on Wednesday, alleging the U.S. chipmaker has "constantly harmed" the country's national security and interests.

Products sold in China should be subject to a cybersecurity review, to safeguard the country’s national security and consumer rights, according to an industry group.