Nvidia GPU crackdown hits China-linked Southeast Asia data centers

The US has tightened export controls on high-end Nvidia GPUs, closing a loophole that allowed Chinese firms to indirectly acquire them via subsidiaries in Singapore and Malaysia. This move by the US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security aims to prevent advanced technology from bolstering China's tech capabilities. The crackdown could disrupt data centers in Southeast Asia that were previously exploiting this loophole, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical tensions over technology and trade. This action underscores Washington's efforts to restrict China's access to cutting-edge tech, which could have broader implications for global tech supply chains and international relations.