China Urges US to Halt Fabrication of Espionage Claims Over Nvidia

TEHRAN, Nov 12 (OPA) — Beijing has urged Washington to drop accusations regarding Chinese espionage tied to Nvidia Corp Chief Executive Jensen Huang as a pretext for technology curbs. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks during a regular press briefing on Thursday, addressing recent policy moves from the United States.

According to Bloomberg, Mao emphasized that China is maintaining active communication with American counterparts prior to the upcoming leaders' summit. She added that China's scientific advancement relies on independent innovation and open cooperation rather than illicit acquisition.

The diplomatic exchange follows a report published Wednesday by The Information, citing two anonymous sources. The report stated that the U.S. Department of Commerce is preparing to finalize regulations preventing Chinese artificial intelligence firms from accessing advanced AI chips remotely through foreign data centers.

The impending rule, expected to be announced this month, would broaden existing semiconductor controls enforced by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security. Officials in Washington have not yet issued a formal statement confirming the exact timeline for the new export restrictions.