Taiwan investigates alleged smuggling of Nvidia chips to China via Japan
Taiwan is investigating a suspected smuggling operation involving Nvidia AI chips being funneled to China via Japan. Three suspects have been detained, and authorities seized $15 million worth of Supermicro servers in connection with the case. This marks Taiwan's first public enforcement action against violations of AI chip export rules.
- ▪Three individuals were detained by the Keelung District Prosecutors Office for allegedly forging export documents.
- ▪Authorities seized approximately 50 Supermicro servers valued at over $15 million.
- ▪The investigation indicates a shift in Taiwan's policy towards active enforcement of US export controls.
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