CNBC: CNBC leads on the Nvidia question, quotes officials on export controls and gives China's denial.

Lehrer score 87/100 (starts at 85; +4 other side quoted or given its response: the other side: "China has called the allegations against Alice Huang baseless"; +2 context: background or what came before: context: the scandal "raised questions about whether the Commerce Department, which is led by Howard Lutnick, has been aggressive enough at blocking advanced chips"; −4 loaded word or phrase in the outlet's own voice (rule 2/7/13): "after damning reports that he had an affair" in its own voice). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → B.

What we checked: "after damning reports that he had an affair" in its own voice

Splits: Article: CNBC on Trump's China trip and the Nvidia allegations

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