Pressure Mounts Over Nvidia Spy Scandal, Export Controls

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A US official is facing strong questions about his work. People say he did not act fast enough on a recent spying report.

The head of a big chip company has now left his job. This happened because of reports about his private life and a possible spy.

Many US officials are worried about national security. They want to know what happened and will ask questions in Congress.

The US wants to limit China's access to new computer chips. This is because the chips could help the Chinese military.

People in China were surprised when the company head left so fast. He was very popular there, like a famous music star.

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Why is the US official facing strong questions?

People say he did not act fast enough on a recent spying report.

Why did the chip company head leave his job?

He left because of reports about his private life and a possible spy.

Why does the US want to limit China's access to new computer chips?

The US thinks the chips could help the Chinese military.

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