Chinese university with military ties acquired Nvidia H200 chips despite US blacklist, records show
Northwestern Polytechnical University, a Chinese institution linked to the People's Liberation Army, obtained Nvidia H200 artificial intelligence chips despite being on a U.S. export blacklist, highlighting persistent loopholes in export restrictions.
A Chinese university with close ties to the People's Liberation Army obtained advanced Nvidia H200 artificial intelligence chips despite being on a U.S. export blacklist, according to procurement records reported by Reuters. The disclosure underscores ongoing difficulties in Washington's push to block China's access to cutting-edge computing hardware.[1][2][4]
The institution, Northwestern Polytechnical University, is recognized as one of China's "Seven Sons of National Defense" and has been listed on the U.S. Entity List since 2001. An October 21 procurement record revealed that the university acquired two Nvidia H200 chips for roughly $123,000. The processors were purchased for its management school via a domestic Chinese supplier rather than through direct business with Nvidia.[3]
Beyond purchasing hardware directly, the university also obtained rented access to H200s and other restricted Nvidia chips during the year through agreements with domestic Chinese companies, further demonstrating alternative paths Chinese research institutions use to bypass U.S. technology controls.[3]
Key facts
- Northwestern Polytechnical University acquired two Nvidia H200 AI chips for approximately $123,000 last month, according to procurement records reported by Reuters.
- Northwestern Polytechnical University has close ties to China's People's Liberation Army, is part of the "Seven Sons of National Defense," and has been on the U.S. Entity List since 2001.
- An October 21 procurement record showed the chips were procured for the university's management school via an intermediary Chinese supplier rather than directly from Nvidia.
- The university also obtained rented access to Nvidia H200 processors and other restricted chips through contracts with domestic Chinese companies this year.
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