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  "id": 19735710,
  "title": "China's access to Nvidia chips in doubt as curbs gain traction in US Congress",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/chinas-access-to-nvidia-chips-in-doubt-as-curbs-gain-traction-in-us",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T01:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261113/chinas-access-to-nvidia-chips-in-doubt-as-curbs-gain-traction-in-us-congress"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United States Congress is considering stringent restrictions on semiconductor exports to China, following a recent scandal involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Huang resigned after a romantic affair with a businesswoman who authorities believe was engaging in espionage for the Chinese government. This incident has sparked a debate among lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, who are pushing for more stringent controls on China's access to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips. These chips are essential to China's rapidly advancing AI sector and are currently a significant source of competition in the global AI race.\n\nThe White House is reportedly deliberating on potential personnel changes, with discussions ongoing about whether to dismiss Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Critics argue that Lutnick's administration has not taken adequate steps to include numerous Chinese firms in a crucial US trade blacklist and that the government has not effectively monitored Nvidia's exports to China. Nvidia's high-performance AI chips play a pivotal role in the development of sophisticated AI models, positioning the company at the forefront of the US-China competition in AI technology.",
  "summary": "US House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Thursday there was growing consensus in Congress on limiting chip exports to China after a spy scandal forced out Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Huang stepped down after reports of a romantic relationship with a businesswoman whom US authorities suspect of spying for the Chinese government. Lawmakers from both parties have since called for tougher restrictions on…",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "US Congress steps up scrutiny of Trump, Nvidia after Huang exit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/us-congress-steps-up-scrutiny-of-trump-nvidia-after-huang-exit",
        "published": "2026-11-12T22:27:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CNA - Business",
        "title": "China's access to Nvidia chips in doubt as curbs gain traction in US Congress",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/chinas-access-to-nvidia-chips-in-doubt-as-curbs-gain-traction-in-us",
        "published": "2026-11-12T23:13:39.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Alice Huang linked to businesses that worked with Nvidia's Chinese competitor Huawei: Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/alice-huang-linked-to-businesses-that-worked-with-nvidias-chinese",
        "published": "2026-11-12T23:17:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "US Congress steps up scrutiny of Trump, Nvidia after Huang exit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/us-congress-steps-up-scrutiny-of-trump-nvidia-after-huang-exit-19732679",
        "published": "2026-11-12T23:50:16.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Jensen Huang to forfeit US$108m in Nvidia shares after reported ouster",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/jensen-huang-to-forfeit-us-108m-in-nvidia-shares-after-reported-ouster",
        "published": "2026-11-13T00:24:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Nvidia's Jensen Huang scandal brings China's spy networks into view",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/nvidias-jensen-huang-scandal-brings-chinas-spy-networks-into-view",
        "published": "2026-11-13T01:38:26.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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