MSI has strongly denied any involvement in the smuggling of GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs to China, stating that it has never officially sold or distributed the product in the country. The company emphasizes its strict compliance with international regulations and NVIDIA's regional authorization framework, and clarifies that the GeForce RTX 5090 D and 5090 D V2 models are the only ones shipped to China. MSI also notes that any RTX 5090 units found in China are likely from unauthorized channels and not part of its official supply chain.
Recent #smuggling news in the semiconductor industry
1. Hong Kong Customs intercepted a private car and seized 596 Intel Xeon CPUs worth approximately $1.5 million. 2. A 51-year-old driver was arrested and faces up to 7 years in prison. 3. The CPUs were hidden in the rear of the car and in secret compartments in the trunk.
1. Hong Kong Customs foiled a smuggling attempt involving 596 Intel Xeon CPUs worth $1.5 million hidden in a private car's secret compartments. 2. The trafficker faces a potential seven-year prison sentence and a fine exceeding $256,000.