Chinese AI developers fly hard drives abroad to sidestep US chip curbs: WSJ report

June 17, 2025

, By The Economic Times

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Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies are physically moving data outside the country as a workaround to the US curbs hindering access to ref=”dofollow” data-ga-onclick=”Inarticle articleshow link click#Tech#href” href=”https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/advanced-semiconductors” target=”_blank”>advanced semiconductors, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Since 2022, the US has tightened restrictions on the sale of advanced AI chips and tech to China over national security concerns. While some use domestic chips as substitutes, others smuggle US-made hardware through third countries, though this has become harder due to increased US pressure.

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Chinese AI developers fly hard drives abroad to sidestep US chip curbs: WSJ report

June 17, 2025

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Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies are physically moving data outside the country as a workaround to the US curbs hindering access to ref=”dofollow” data-ga-onclick=”Inarticle articleshow link click#Tech#href” href=”https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/advanced-semiconductors” target=”_blank”>advanced semiconductors, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Since 2022, the US has tightened restrictions on the sale of advanced AI chips and tech to China over national security concerns. While some use domestic chips as substitutes, others smuggle US-made hardware through third countries, though this has become harder due to increased US pressure.

ref=”dofollow” data-ga-onclick=”Inarticle articleshow link click#Tech#href” href=”https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/chinese-ai-developers” target=”_blank”>Chinese AI developers are now employing a new…

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