China to Allow Limited Purchases of Nvidia H200 Chips for Top AI Firms Amid US Export Restrictions
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Qianer Liu
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China is planning to allow its top AI companies to purchase a limited number of Nvidia's H200 chips, according to sources with direct knowledge. The approvals aim to offset a chip shortage caused by surging AI demand, while operating within the constraints of U.S. export restrictions imposed under the Trump administration. The move reflects the ongoing tension between U.S. technology export controls and China's efforts to advance its AI capabilities.
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The chip purchase approvals would offset a shortage caused by soaring demand for AI chips.
U.S. President Donald Trump gave ...
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