Two Chinese nationals were arrested in California for smuggling advanced AI chips to China without proper licenses.

Two Chinese nationals, Chuan Geng and Shiwei Yang, were arrested in California for allegedly smuggling tens of millions of dollars' worth of advanced Nvidia AI chips to China without proper licenses. The chips, used in AI and computing, were sent from their company, ALX Solutions, from October 2022 to July 2025. Geng, a lawful permanent resident, was released on bond, while Yang, an illegal immigrant, awaits a detention hearing. Both face up to 20 years in prison.