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Nvidia H200 Firm Was 17 Months Old, Office Empty [2026]
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Fusion42 · 8 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Department of Commerce approved several Chinese firms, including a 17-month-old company New Matrix, to assemble Nvidia H200 AI chips despite physical onsite vacancies and ownership links to a US restricted investor. This reveals potential gaps in US export control enforcement over advanced AI hardware licensing to China.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Infrastructure, and 9 sources have reported it between 7 Nov 2026 and 12 Nov 2026.
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You face rising uncertainty in US-Chinese AI chip trade given how export approvals ignored physical presence and ownership risks. Secure your supply chain and be ready for tighter export scrutiny or disrupted access.
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9 sources · first reported 7 Nov 2026 · latest 12 Nov 2026
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