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US Defends Advanced Chip Exports to China at CES

1/9/2026

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  • Jacob Helberg, the United States undersecretary of state for economic affairs, defended exporting advanced chips to China at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
  • He argued that allowing Chinese developers access to American AI technology prevents them from focusing solely on domestic advancements.
  • The stance follows the administration's approval of Nvidia chip exports to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to counter China's influence in the region.