U.S. authorities have broken up a network that smuggled millions of dollars worth of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) computer chips to China and have detained two Chinese natives linked to the operation, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has said.

The DOJ announcement came on the same day that President Donald Trump announced he will allow Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 chips to "approved customers" in China.

Newsweek contacted the Chinese Foreign Ministry seeking comment.

Why It Matters

The U.S. has been attempting to contain China’s business and technological advances in the race for world-beating artificial intelligence by restricting exports of advanced chips made by the U.S. company Nvidia.

In response, Chinese companies are rushing to develop their own advanced chipmaking

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