Chinese Military Acquiring NVIDIA Chips Despite US Export Controls
Research from multiple institutions reveals that Chinese military entities linked to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) have continued acquiring NVIDIA AI chips through publicly available procurement channels, circumventing Washington's post-2023 export controls. The practice highlights gaps in enforcement and suggests supply-chain arbitrage persists.
The finding complicates US semiconductor strategy and may prompt tighter monitoring of indirect channels, reseller networks, and allied-nation sales loops.