BEIJING, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Intel's ( INTC ) 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.

"We will maintain communication with the relevant

authorities, clarify any concerns, and reaffirm our commitment

to product safety and quality," the company said in a statement

on its official WeChat account.

A security review from China's cyberspace regulator could

hit Intel's ( INTC ) sales in China, which generated over a quarter of

the company's revenues last year.