By Reuters
Publication Date: 2026-01-07 15:51:00
Nvidia has been caught between Washington and Beijing, as the United States tightens controls on exports of advanced semiconductors used in AI, while Chinese companies seek to reduce reliance on U.S.-designed chips.
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Tensions over technology trade have been a central feature of broader U.S.-China conflicts, with semiconductors emerging as a strategic flashpoint.
China’s directive to suspend orders was issued as the government considers whether, and under what conditions, to allow access to Nvidia’s high-performance chips.
Beijing is aiming to discourage local technology companies from rushing to stockpile U.S. chips before a decision is reached, the report said.
Nvidia and the Chinese embassy in the U.S. did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment.
China’s Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology also did not immediately return calls outside business hours.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said at the Consumer Electronics Show this week that demand in China for its H200 chip was strong and the company is viewing purchase orders as a signal of approval rather than expecting any formal announcement from Beijing.
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