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  1. HighGeopoliticsJul 21, 2026

    China Eyes Export Controls on AI Chips & Models; AMD Helios Rack Enters Market with Azure Deal

    China's Ministry of Commerce is actively consulting with domestic AI firms on tighter export controls covering AI model weights, chip designs, and potential restrictions on overseas foundries—including TSMC and Qualcomm—from producing advanced semiconductors based on Chinese IP, per a Financial Times report cited by Reuters. Simultaneously, AMD has formally launched its Helios rack-scale AI system powered by MI455X GPUs, with Microsoft Azure confirmed as a new deployment customer for H2 2026, introducing a credible rack-level competitive alternative to Nvidia's CoWoS-packaged accelerator dominance.

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