China Continues to Acquire Advanced AI Chips via Third-Party Networks Despite U.S. Restrictions

China Continues to Acquire Advanced AI Chips via Third-Party Networks Despite U.S. Restrictions

The Persistence of Illicit Tech Procurement Despite stringent new export controls from the U.S. Department of Commerce, intelligence insiders report that Chinese entities continue to secure advanced artificial intelligence chips by leveraging third-party intermediaries across the globe. As of June 2024, the Chinese regime maintains access to high-end hardware essential for military and commercial AI…

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Chinese Military Procurement Records Reveal Long-Term Efforts to Obtain Nvidia Chips

Chinese Military Procurement Records Reveal Long-Term Efforts to Obtain Nvidia Chips

A comprehensive analysis of six years of procurement records indicates that the Chinese military has consistently sought to acquire restricted American-made semiconductors, specifically high-end Nvidia chips, despite stringent U.S. export controls. The investigation, which spans records from 2017 to 2023, reveals that various Chinese military research institutes, universities, and state-owned entities have utilized a network…

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