BIS Shifts Advanced AI Chip Exports to China Toward Case-by-Case Licensing Under Expanded Compliance Conditions
A BIS final rule effective January 15, 2026 moves certain advanced AI chip exports to China and Macau from a presumption of denial to case-by-case review, contingent on stringent security, testing, and documentation requirements. The framework expands compliance from pre-shipment licensing to ongoing monitoring, remote-access controls, and audit-ready evidence across the license lifecycle.