INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
platforms like Taobao and Xiaohongshu sell these high-demand chips.They acquire them from excess stock intended for major United States
firms or import them through local companies in India, Taiwan, and Singapore.Thus, they secure small quantities, enough for startups and
A100 chips are sold for $20,000 each, double the usual price.The newer H100 chips are rarer, making A100s the primary smuggled product
(Photo Internet reproduction)Nvidia developed slower variants, the A800 and H800, to comply with United States regulations
These variants are bought by large Chinese tech firms like Tencent and Alibaba.Yet, the underground market persists, with fraud risks as
some vendors sell refurbished chips as new.These small-scale illicit transactions expose a significant enforcement loophole in international
technology and AI capabilities.Navigating Geopolitical TensionsHowever, this underground market for Nvidia chips shows the complexities of
the international tech trade amidst political tensions.Despite sanctions, demand for these powerful processors persists, creating a
secretive and inflated marketplace.The United States may enforce stricter controls as China advances technologically, impacting this
AI chip market thrives due to high demand, insufficient supply, and regulatory gaps.This reflects broader geopolitical tensions and the
challenges of enforcing international trade restrictions in a rapidly advancing technological landscape.
