510K CPUs, HDDs & more seized as smugglers keep trying to sneak tech into China

Enlarge / Hong Kong customs said it seized about $3.8 million in tech, including these HP laptops, on Monday.Hong Kong Customs

The recent chip shortage showed us how far people will go to obtain rare components and gadgets. Those who couldn’t wait for new electronics battled enormous price tags, frustrating lottery systems, questionable sellers, and unreliable stock. But just as people will go to extremes to buy tech, extreme measures can be taken to sell them.

In 2023, the gray market for PC components, including CPUs, SSDs, and HDDs, and devices like phones and computers in mainland China appears thriving.

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