Chinese nationals charged with exporting Nvidia AI chips to China

Two Chinese nationals, Chuan Geng and Shiwei Yang, have been charged with exporting Nvidia AI chips from the United States to China, according to federal prosecutors. The chips, which are used in advanced computing and AI applications, were allegedly exported through Singapore and Malaysia in an effort to circumvent US export controls. The indictment states that the defendants acquired the chips from US-based suppliers and then shipped them to China, where they were used in various projects, including those related to military and intelligence applications. This alleged scheme is said to have occurred between 2017 and 2021. The charges include conspiracy, false statements, and violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the Export Control Reform Act. If convicted, the defendants could face significant prison sentences and hefty fines. This case highlights the ongoing efforts by the US government to monitor and restrict the export of sensitive technologies, particularly to China, in an attempt to maintain its technological edge and address national security concerns.