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The Trump administration has taken a step towards allowing Nvidia Corp. to sell its H200 artificial intelligence chips to China. The revised criteria for obtaining US government approval to ship these processors to Chinese buyers have been issued.
The move comes as the US government aims to strike a balance between national security concerns and the commercial interests of American tech companies. The H200 chips, which are designed for AI applications, were previously subject to export restrictions due to their potential military uses.
The new rule is expected to provide a clearer path for Nvidia to sell these chips to Chinese customers, while still maintaining certain controls to address security risks. This decision reflects the ongoing tension between the US and China over technology trade and the need to navigate the complexities of the global semiconductor market.
Jan 21, 2026
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