Nvidia H200 Chip Production Halted by China Ban
Chinese customs authorities blocked Nvidia's H200 AI chips, forcing suppliers to pause production. Over 1 million orders from Chinese clients are now in limbo.
Chinese customs authorities blocked Nvidia's H200 AI chips, forcing suppliers to pause production. Over 1 million orders from Chinese clients are now in limbo.
Chinese customs officials unexpectedly blocked shipments of Nvidia's flagship H200 AI processors, forcing suppliers to pause production and jeopardizing over 1 million orders from Chinese clients.
The Trump administration will permit Nvidia's H200 AI chips to be sold to China under strict conditions including a 25% government cut and export caps to protect US supply.
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.
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