
中國7所大學尋求獲取輝達H200晶片,疑助軍方國防工業
採購紀錄顯示,至少7所中國大學,包括被列為「國防七子」的北京航空航天大學和西北工業大學,正試圖獲取輝達H200晶片,引發外界擔憂其可能用於軍事與國防工業。這些大學部分已被美國列入黑名單。

採購紀錄顯示,至少7所中國大學,包括被列為「國防七子」的北京航空航天大學和西北工業大學,正試圖獲取輝達H200晶片,引發外界擔憂其可能用於軍事與國防工業。這些大學部分已被美國列入黑名單。

Reports indicate that several Chinese universities with close ties to the military have attempted to procure Nvidia's advanced H200 chips. Procurement records suggest at least seven universities, including members of the "National Defense Seven Universities," have sought these chips, raising concerns about US technology reaching the Chinese military.

A deal allowing Nvidia to sell its top AI chips to China, initially seen as a rare win-win, has stalled as Beijing prioritizes domestic chip development and distrusts US intentions. Chinese AI firms, despite needing computing power, are opting for local alternatives like Huawei and Cambricon, signaling a shift towards technological self-sufficiency.

Nvidia's CFO expressed uncertainty about generating revenue from China despite US license approvals for H200 shipments, as the company excludes China data center compute revenue from its outlook.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang anticipates China will eventually allow imports of advanced US AI chips. While H200 chips have export licenses, China's government will decide on market access, balancing local industry protection with AI expansion. Huang noted discussions occurred during Trump's China visit.
China has declined to purchase Nvidia's H200 AI chip, with President Trump confirming Beijing's desire to develop its own technology. Despite US Commerce Department clearance for Chinese firms to import the chip, a 25% fee and inspection clause remain sticking points.

The US Commerce Department has permitted 10 Chinese firms, including Alibaba and TikTok's parent company ByteDance, to purchase NVIDIA's H200 AI processors. However, deliveries have not yet occurred, with China reportedly halting purchases due to unclear US policy changes and concerns about hidden vulnerabilities in the chips.

Sen. Chris Coons pressed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick about Nvidia's H200 AI chip exports to China, citing contradictory statements. Lutnick said the US has not sold any H200 chips to Chinese companies, while Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang claimed in March that approvals were obtained from both governments. Coons expressed deep concern about national security risks and requested detailed information on licensed and shipped chips within a week.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sought to quell fears in Senate testimony on Wednesday that American technology was aiding China’s military, but drew scepticism given the US president’s willingness to sell advanced semiconductors. Lutnick asserted before the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee that US President Donald Trump was striking a “delicate balance” on the technology transfer issue given his cordial personal relationship with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, claiming that China has...