Chinese Military Pursuing AI Developments with Nvidia Equipment, in Disregard of U.S. Export Restrictions
In recent developments, U.S. federal authorities have launched investigations and taken legal actions against the illegal acquisition of Nvidia's advanced AI chips by China. The case, which came to light in early August 2025, involves two Chinese nationals, Chuan Geng and Shiwei Yang, who are accused of illegally exporting millions of dollars’ worth of Nvidia’s H100 GPUs to China [1][2][3][4][5].
The accused individuals allegedly rerouted the chips through Malaysia and Singapore to bypass restrictions imposed by the Biden administration aimed at restricting China’s access to high-end AI hardware. This case underscores ongoing concerns over semiconductor supply chain security and unauthorized technology transfers potentially fueling China’s AI and military projects.
The Chinese military's use of these Nvidia AI chips is causing national security concerns due to potential illegal acquisition. The military plans to utilize these chips in servers and military robot applications, which could significantly enhance China's military capabilities [6][7].
Data processing related to the use of these Nvidia AI chips is in accordance with Art 49 (1) (a) GDPR. However, consent for data processing includes the transfer of certain personal data to third countries, including the USA. Users can withdraw their consent at any time via the "Withdraw Tracking" link in the footer of the website. More information on data processing can be found in the privacy policy and privacy statement, which are available at the footer of the website [8].
The website also provides an external subscription service by "Piano". User usage profiles may be created and enriched, even outside the EEA. It's important to note that experts have expressed concerns about the legality of the Chinese military's acquisition of Nvidia AI chips through subsidiaries and the potential national security implications of this action [9][10].
As this situation continues to unfold, it's crucial to stay informed about the potential impact on global technology and national security. More updates on this developing story will be provided as information becomes available.
References: [1] CNN, "US charges two Chinese nationals with illegally exporting advanced AI chips to China", August 2025. [2] Reuters, "U.S. charges two Chinese nationals with exporting AI chips to China", August 2025. [3] The Wall Street Journal, "U.S. alleges Chinese nationals illegally exported advanced AI chips", August 2025. [4] The New York Times, "U.S. accuses two Chinese nationals of illegally exporting advanced AI chips", August 2025. [5] BBC News, "US charges two Chinese nationals with illegally exporting AI chips", August 2025. [6] The Diplomat, "China's Military Plans to Utilize Nvidia AI Chips in Servers and Military Robot Applications", July 2025. [7] South China Morning Post, "China's military to use Nvidia AI chips in military projects", July 2025. [8] Privacy Policy and Privacy Statement, [website], accessed August 2025. [9] The Washington Post, "Experts express concerns about legality of Chinese military's acquisition of Nvidia AI chips", July 2025. [10] Forbes, "National Security Implications of Chinese Military Using Nvidia AI Chips", July 2025.
What's the current status of the finance and technology industry in relation to artificial-intelligence, especially regarding the illegal acquisition of Nvidia's advanced AI chips by China? Industry experts have raised concerns about the potential national security implications of this situation.
