US arrests tech CEO accused of smuggling $300M in Nvidia chips into China

The US Department of Justice has arrested Greg Lui, the 38-year-old CEO of Earthmade Computer, on charges of orchestrating a massive smuggling operation. Lui is accused of illegally exporting over $300 million worth of high-end servers equipped with Nvidia A100 and H100 GPUs to China. According to the FBI indictment, Lui allegedly falsified shipping documentation and collaborated with freight forwarders in Malaysia and Singapore to bypass strict US export controls. These regulations were implemented to prevent China from acquiring advanced hardware capable of training large language models and enhancing military capabilities. The case highlights the ongoing federal crackdown on the illicit diversion of sensitive technology, as the US government continues to prioritize national security concerns regarding the rapid advancement of AI in China. Lui now faces serious legal consequences for his alleged role in violating international trade restrictions.