BLUF
China has issued official warnings to domestic tech firms—especially those in government sectors—to avoid using Nvidia’s H20 AI chips; citing national security concerns, despite a recent U.S. export license approval to resume sales.Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the strategic implications of technological export controls on adversary AI development and how they shape the regional technology balance.
- Recognise the role of public-sector policy and internal regulation in defence-related supply chains and tech procurement.
- Appreciate the interplay between geopolitical tensions and supply chain resiliency, especially in the context of acquiring dual-use or advanced technologies.
