As Trump Weighs Sale of Advanced A.I. Chips to China, Critics Sound Alarm

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Ana Swanson and Tripp MickleOctober 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM

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President Trump signaled he would discuss the potential sale of Nvidia’s advanced Blackwell AI chips to China during a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday. This move has alarmed U.S. officials who view it as a significant national security risk. The current policy bans such sales due to concerns over Beijing's access to cutting-edge technology, which could shift power dynamics in the strategic competition between the two nations. Critics argue that selling these chips would be detrimental for future technological dominance. Senators and former diplomats have expressed opposition, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strict controls on tech exports to China.

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