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China is moving to restrict domestic technology companies from acquiring Nvidia’s H20 artificial intelligence chips thus highlighting the escalating technology rivalry between Beijing and Washington.
The latest move comes in the wake of comments by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who said earlier this month that the United States does not export its most advanced technologies to China.
His remarks revealed Washington’s determination to maintain a strategic lead in AI and semiconductor innovation, while continuing to tighten restrictions on high-end chip sales.
The H20 chip, introduced last year, was specifically designed for the Chinese market after the U.S. banned exports of Nvidia’s most powerful A100 and H100 processors.
While less advanced than those models, the H20 has still been regarded as one of the most capable AI chips available to Chinese firms.
Many companies have incorporated it into projects spanning machine learning, cloud computing, and next-generation applications such as autonomous driving and natural language processing.
By limiting the purchase of the H20, Beijing appears to be sending a twofold signal: first, that it is wary of relying too heavily on U.S. technology that could become restricted at any moment; and second, that it intends to accelerate the push for self-reliance in semiconductors.
Industry experts suggest the move could channel more resources into China’s domestic chipmakers, including firms backed by state investment funds, as Beijing seeks to close the technology gap with its American rivals.
The decision also comes at a time when global supply chains for semiconductors are increasingly politicized.
U.S. export controls have already prompted many Chinese companies to stockpile chips, while also spurring them to explore alternative solutions.
At the same time, China has been investing billions of dollars into semiconductor fabrication, research institutes, and talent programs designed to strengthen its long-term competitiveness.
For Nvidia, the restrictions represent a further complication in its largest overseas market. Although the H20 was developed as a workaround to U.S. export bans, its sales in China could now be curtailed by Beijing’s own policies.
Ultimately, the development reflects how competition over AI hardware is becoming a central battleground in the broader U.S. - China rivalry.
Both nations view leadership in artificial intelligence as critical not only for economic growth but also for national security, and both are determined to prevent the other from gaining a decisive advantage.
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