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Chinese Companies Need U.S. Chips, So Why Is Beijing Reluctant?

The Warcast
Ryan Fedasiuk and Kerry Anderson
May 22, 2026

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Episode Notes:

The U.S. Commerce Department recently approved the potential sale of advanced Nvidia chips to selected Chinese companies. Many Chinese companies involved in AI desperately need the higher levels of computational power that advanced U.S. chips can offer. However, the Chinese government is reluctant to import such chips. Ryan Fedasiuk joins the Warcast to help unpack the pros and cons for both sides.

Image: The White House via Wikimedia Commons