Supermicro claims it is not a suspect in the case. However, the company did take action against the individuals involved. Two of them have been placed on leave, while a third person has been fired.
Geng and Yang owned and operated an El Monte-based technology company called ALX Solutions Inc., which specialized in providing high-powered central and graphics processing units for individuals and businesses. The company had high-performance microchips capable of being used in AI technology, such as self-driving cars and medical diagnosis systems.
In the face of high tariffs, some Chinese exporters are creating false country of origin labels by shipping goods through neighboring countries to avoid the imposed fees.
