US Plans AI Chip Curbs on Malaysia, Thailand Over China Concerns

The United States is preparing to impose new restrictions on the export of advanced AI chips to Malaysia and Thailand, amid concerns that these countries could become backdoor channels for China to access sensitive U.S. technology. Washington fears that AI chips shipped to these Southeast Asian nations could be re-exported or diverted to Chinese firms, undermining efforts to limit China’s access to cutting-edge semiconductor technology. The planned curbs are part of a broader U.S. strategy to tighten control over the global chip supply chain and prevent technological advantages from reaching strategic rivals. Officials have not yet finalized the measures, but the move signals growing U.S. scrutiny of third-party nations in its effort to contain China’s tech development.

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