Remote Access

Despite U.S. export controls restricting advanced Nvidia chip shipments to China, Chinese firms are circumventing restrictions by accessing computing power via data centers in Southeast Asia. This strategy enables rapid AI model development, a key factor in the U.S.-China AI race. Proposed legislation, the Remote Access Security Act, aims to close this loophole, but enforcement remains a challenge.

Chinese authorities in Zhejiang Province warned against sophisticated telecom fraud after police in Tongxiang City rescued a woman, Ms. Li, from a scam. Fraudsters, posing as “Douyin customer service,” tricked her into installing a screen-sharing app, gaining control of her phone and linking her bank cards to online platforms. The scam began with a false claim about unwanted live-streaming fees. Police intervened, seizing the remotely controlled phone and preventing financial loss by removing the SIM card. Authorities emphasize similar scams target users across various platforms.