Because there are export controls on those middle-men countries. Data center GPUs are controlled under the Export Administration Regulations, putting them under

Because there are export controls on those middle-men countries. Data center GPUs are controlled under the Export Administration Regulations, putting them under broadly the same regulatory regime as critical components for fighter jets or ballistic missiles. If that isn't working to at least severely restrict China's access to GPUs, then we have much bigger things to worry about. https://exportcontrol.lbl.gov/a-bigger-yard-a-higher-fence-understanding-biss-expanded-controls-on-advanced-computing-exports/ https://exportcontrol.lbl.gov/a-bigger-yard-a-higher-fence-u...