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Blacklisted Chinese Military University Gets Its Hands On Powerful American AI Chips
Northwestern Polytechnical University, a Chinese institution linked to the People’s Liberation Army, bought two Nvidia H200 AI processors despite being on the US export blacklist since 2001. The purchase has renewed questions about how effectively Washington can stop advanced American technology reaching organisations involved in China’s military research.
The processors cost about $123,000 and were acquired through a Chinese supplier, according to procurement records cited by Reuters. A review of 26 Chinese procurement and corporate records also found other institutions buying restricted processors or renting access to Nvidia-powered systems; Wuhan University of Technology reportedly bought a server containing an H100 chip for about $50,000 in June. The article also describes earlier US cases involving alleged or proven theft of American technology for Chinese interests.
In short
- Blacklisted Northwestern Polytechnical bought two Nvidia H200 chips.
- The processors cost about $123,000 through a Chinese supplier.
- The purchases raise questions about export control enforcement.
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