China Allows AI Firms to Purchase Nvidia H200 Chips
China is now allowing its domestic AI companies to purchase Nvidia H200 chips, a move that could be a game-changer for the country's AI development. This decision marks a significant shift in policy regarding advanced chip access for Chinese firms.
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Game-changer? Why China is finally letting its AI firms buy the Nvidia H200
For months, the United States and China have been locked in an unusual stand-off over cutting-edge chips – the building blocks of the artificial intelligence industry. In early 2026, Washington took the rare step of approving Nvidia’s H200 graphics processing unit for export to China, but Beijing has deliberately restricted Chinese firms from purchasing them as it pursues a tech self-sufficiency drive. Now, however, China’s stance is beginning to change, as the government plans to let selecte...
By Coco Feng,Ben Jiang,Wency Chen
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The companies need to say how many chips they need — and why — to get approval.
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