Китай усиливает борьбу за самостоятельность: запрет на закупку ИИ-чипов Nvidia Translated: China intensifies the struggle for independence: ban on purchasing Nvidia AI chips

China’s Cyberspace Administration (CAC) has prohibited the nation’s largest technology firms from purchasing Nvidia’s AI chips. This was reported by the Financial Times, citing sources.

According to the publication, several companies, including ByteDance and Alibaba, had begun testing and planned to acquire tens of thousands of RTX Pro 6000D chips—a specialized product from the American chipmaker intended for China. However, the regulator insisted that they abandon these plans.

Following the notification, Chinese firms informed their suppliers to halt operations related to the procurement.

The ban was implemented after Chinese regulators recognized the strong performance of domestic microchips, which reportedly reached a level of efficiency comparable to Nvidia’s products that are allowed for sale in the country.

Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, expressed his desire to discuss business opportunities in China with Donald Trump during a meeting with journalists.

«We can only operate in the market if the country desires us to. I’m disappointed by what I see. However, I understand they have broader objectives in the US-China relationship. We are taking a patient approach to the situation,» he commented.

Beijing is pressuring Chinese tech companies to bolster the local semiconductor industry and reduce reliance on Nvidia. This will strengthen China’s position in the AI race against the US, the FT reports.

«The message is now crystal clear. Previously, people hoped for a resumption of Nvidia shipments if the geopolitical climate improved. Now, all efforts are focused on creating an independent system,» said the head of a tech company.

Nvidia launched the RTX Pro 6000D in July during Huang’s visit to Beijing, when the American company stated that the US was easing export restrictions on the H20 chip.

It’s worth noting that in August, the firm reported profits and revenues for the second quarter that exceeded expectations and predicted that sales growth in the third quarter would remain above 50%.