China Requests U.S. Ease AI Chip Export Controls
Reports indicate request focused on high-bandwidth memory and accelerator components in ongoing trade talks.
Reported proposal in trade discussions
On Aug. 10, 2025, Reuters cited the Financial Times in reporting that Chinese officials asked the United States to relax certain export controls on AI hardware. The request targeted high-bandwidth memory chips and other components vital to AI model training and deployment.
Focus of the request
The changes sought would affect advanced accelerators and specialized memory types. Current U.S. measures restrict China’s access to GPUs and related parts from top-tier suppliers, limiting domestic AI development and large-scale compute capability.
Potential industry effects
If implemented, easing restrictions could expand sales opportunities …
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