https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-cleared-nvidia-chips-to-chinese-firms-with-empty-offices-and-troubling-tiesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-cleared-nvidia-chips-to-chinese-firms-with-empty-offices-and-troubling-tieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-cleared-nvidia-chips-to-chinese-firms-with-empty-offices-and-troubling-ties#u196366Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:25:43 +0000A New York Times investigation found the U.S. Commerce Department authorized two Chinese companies, New Matrix and Maginfra, to receive Nvidia H200 AI chips despite both listing addresses that appear to be vacant offices. Reporters visiting the sites found no sign of operations, and building occupants said they had never heard of the firms. Corporate records show the companies share shareholders and directors with entities previously blacklisted for supplying the Chinese military, raising questions about the rigor of export‑license vetting.Why it mattersWashington has restricted exports of adv