China Bans Nvidia H200 AI Chips in Trade War
Chinese customs authorities have reportedly banned Nvidia's high-end H200 AI chips from entering the country, escalating the silicon trade war with the US.
Chinese customs authorities have reportedly banned Nvidia's high-end H200 AI chips from entering the country, escalating the silicon trade war with the US.
The US Commerce Department allows Nvidia to sell H200 AI chips to China under new case-by-case review, marking a policy shift from Biden-era restrictions.
Chinese government imposes special approval requirements for tech companies seeking Nvidia's H200 AI chips, limiting purchases primarily to university research.
Nvidia has firmly denied a Reuters report claiming it requires Chinese customers to make full upfront payments for its advanced H200 AI chips, stating it never asks for payment before delivery.
Nvidia's CEO expects Chinese firms to place orders for H200 AI chips without a formal government declaration. US licenses pending, but demand remains high.
TikTok's parent ByteDance is reportedly budgeting 100B yuan for Nvidia H200 AI chips in 2026, a major jump from 2025. This comes as China pushes for local chip reliance and ByteDance develops custom GPUs.
The US has started a formal review to potentially allow Nvidia to sell its H200 AI chips to China, marking a policy shift. Critics warn it could boost China's military AI.
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