Chinese nationals charged with exporting Nvidia AI chips to China
Published: 8/6/2025
Two Chinese nationals have been charged with illegally exporting Nvidia AI chips to China, violating US export controls. The Department of Justice alleges that the company, ALX Solutions, led by Chuan Geng and Shiwei Yang, shipped millions of dollars' worth of chips without the necessary licenses. The indictment details how the firm used transit hubs in Singapore and Malaysia to conceal shipments to China, with allegations of false invoicing and misrepresentations about end users. If convicted, the accused individuals could face up to 20 years in prison.
