US probes Nvidia chip diversion to China ahead of Trump-Xi talks

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US authorities are investigating suspected diversion of advanced Nvidia AI chips to Chinese buyers, adding pressure ahead of President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Lawmakers from both parties are pushing for tighter export restrictions. The probe focuses on alleged violations of export controls, with concerns raised about overseas data centres potentially accessing restricted processors remotely. Beijing has rejected claims of a Chinese intelligence connection, and the company involved has denied any wrongdoing. The escalating chip dispute could complicate the upcoming Trump-Xi talks, as tensions over technology export controls continue to strain US-China relations.


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