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China bans Nvidia AI chips in escalating tech rivalry: here’s what it means

by September 17, 2025
by September 17, 2025

China has banned its major tech firms from buying Nvidia’s AI chips, tightening its grip on sensitive technology imports amid rising tensions with the US.

Nvidia’s advanced products, including the RTX Pro 6000D and H20 models, were gaining lots of attention from Chinese firms eager to use the powerful technology.

But now, China’s internet regulator has stepped in, ordering giants like Alibaba and ByteDance to immediately halt all purchases and testing.

This unexpected move signals rising tensions in the ongoing tech battle between China and the US, with Beijing taking a harder line on foreign technology access amid concerns over security and control.

Over the last year, the US has steadily tightened export controls on advanced semiconductor technology to China, citing national security concerns.

In response, China has launched investigations into American semiconductor firms and imposed retaliatory measures, including anti-dumping probes on US chip imports. The tension extends beyond tariffs; both sides are jockeying for control over cutting-edge AI and semiconductor tech, seen as crucial to future economic and military strength.

What’s behind China’s Nvidia ban?

China’s government isn’t just worried about chips; it’s about protecting its tech space. Officials fear Nvidia’s AI chips could have built-in features allowing remote control or tracking, which would be a serious security risk.

Nvidia says these claims aren’t true, but the pressure hasn’t stopped. On top of that, China is investigating Nvidia for unfair market practices, adding another layer of complexity.

With these challenges, Nvidia has reportedly told suppliers to pause making these chips for China.

Chinese companies now face the challenge of turning to home-grown chipmakers, as Beijing pushes hard to build up local alternatives and cut reliance on US technology, especially given the strained China-US relationship.

What’s next for Nvidia and the tech world?

This ban is a big hit for Nvidia because China is one of its key markets, making up about 13% of its sales last year.

With this block, Nvidia loses an important source of revenue and growth, especially in AI technology. The RTX6000D chip, made specifically for the Chinese market, has not caught on as hoped either.

For Chinese tech companies, this is a wake-up call to invest in their own AI chips. On a bigger scale, this move reflects how global technology markets are splitting, driven by politics and security fears.

The tech world could be heading towards a fractured future, where supply and development of critical components become complicated because of political conflicts.

For Nvidia, this means careful navigation of tricky regulations while continuing to innovate in a highly competitive field.

China’s chip ban is more than a trade issue; it’s about who leads the future in technology. For Nvidia, selling chips in China just got a lot tougher in this high-stakes global tech rivalry.

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