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Chinese entities trying to access restricted chips, AI through cloud
According to a new report, state-linked entities in China are attempting to use cloud services like AWS to access advanced U.S. chips and AI capabilities. The move enables Chinese entities to skirt export rules, and is exactly what the BIS “IaaS” proposal is meant to address. Details and the list of companies is inside.
CFIUS publishes “unprecedented” details on penalties issued to date
CFIUS head Paul Rosen disclosed over a year ago that penalties had been issued under the new enforcement guidelines, but the Committee has been relatively silent on details. Until now. Last week, CFIUS provided extensive details on penalties, and unveiled how “DONT” letters are being used.
A primer on China’s “Military-Civil Fusion” strategy and classifications
China’s strategy of tapping commercial technologies to improve military capabilities is well known. But how those “Military-Civil Fusion” efforts have been cataloged and classified by the U.S. government is perhaps less well understood. This week, we provide a primer on definitions and classifications.
Will new beneficial ownership law aid CFIUS’s ongoing NNT search?
The Corporate Transparency Act, which requires certain companies to disclose beneficial ownership information, became effective back in January. Experts now say the Act could theoretically help CFIUS in its ongoing search for non-notified transactions. Details, context and insights are inside.
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