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Chinese AI lab Moonshot turned to Europe for Nvidia Blackwell access amid U.S. China curbs, sources tell CNBC

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THE AI ANGLE
Driving demand for cross-border cloud computing rentals

Chinese developer Moonshot AI negotiated to rent Nvidia Blackwell computing power through European data centers. Current U.S. export controls block direct hardware shipments to China, but they do not cover remote access through foreign cloud providers. This shift forces trade officials and economists to address cross-border digital rentals that bypass physical trade barriers.

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Discuss whether territorial export controls can remain effective when foreign cloud operators sell remote access and charge higher upfront fees to hedge against future bans.

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