# US approved AI chip access for Chinese firms with reported blacklist ties

_Published Monday, November 9, 2026 at 8:19 PM EST · Policy · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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The Commerce Department approved advanced AI chip sales to dozens of Chinese companies, including firms with reported connections to blacklisted businesses and offices found empty, BizPac Review reported, citing a New York Times investigation.

One approved firm, New Matrix, reportedly did not occupy its listed address. Chinese corporate records linked it to Wise Road, a private equity firm blacklisted by the United States. Analysts suggested New Matrix could be a front for associated firms.

A Bureau of Industry and Security spokesman said the agency reviews every application for national security risks and imposed over $300 million in export-violation penalties in 2025.

## Sources

- [BizPac Review](https://www.bizpacreview.com/2026/11/09/trump-admin-cleared-ai-chip-sales-to-chinese-companies-with-empty-offices-report-1666829/)

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