US Detains Men for Smuggling Nvidia AI Chips to China
Update: 2025-12-09
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Two men detained for allegedly smuggling $160M worth of Nvidia AI chips to China, highlighting ongoing efforts to prevent advanced technology from reaching certain foreign entities. The complex smuggling network involved a Houston business and several warehouses, with the men replacing original labels with a fictional brand before shipping overseas. The detained individuals, Fanyue Gong and Benlin Yuan, are accused of working with employees from a Hong Kong-based logistics company and a China-based AI technology company to circumvent US export controls. This situation underscores the importance of these chips in the growing technological rivalry between Beijing and Washington. The US Department of Justices Office of Public Affairs revealed these allegations, sparking further debate about balancing national security with economic interests.
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