# Southeast Asian data centers give Chinese companies access to Nvidia AI chips

_Published Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 1:19 AM EST · Infrastructure · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Jensen Huang built a multibillion-dollar business giving Chinese companies access to Nvidia AI chips in Southeast Asian data centers through a gap in U.S. sanctions, The Wall Street Journal reported.

The facilities provided crucial computing power for Chinese companies and served as cover for alleged chip smuggling.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261115/p1#a261115p1)

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