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Chinese university bought advanced Nvidia chips despite US curbs

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Briefings

A Chinese university successfully purchased four advanced Nvidia H200 chips via a local supplier, bypassing US export controls. This acquisition occurred in 2026, demonstrating that despite international restrictions, Chinese institutions can still obtain high-performance computing hardware through alternative channels.

Key points

• Northwestern Polytechnical University acquired four Nvidia H200 chips through a local supplier in 2026.
• The purchase occurred despite US export controls, indicating a successful circumvention of restrictions.

Context

This finding highlights a successful bypass of US export controls, allowing Chinese universities to obtain advanced computing hardware through alternative channels.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to procurement notices; specific dates of the circumvention attempt are unknown.

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