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Dec 9, 2025 8:00 AM

Beijing To Restrict Nvidia's H200 Chip Access Despite Trump's Approval: Report

Beijing is reportedly planning to restrict access to Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA)‘s advanced H200 chips, despite the green light from President Donald Trump for their export to China.

Chinese Buyers Must Prove Need for Foreign Chips

Beijing is working on limiting access to Nvidia’s H200 chips, the company’s second-best generation of artificial intelligence chips, reported the Financial Times on Tuesday. Chinese regulators are reportedly weighing limited access to the chips, requiring potential buyers to obtain approval before purchasing.These buyers would have to justify why they cannot meet their chip needs through domestic providers. No final decision has been reached yet, according to the report, which cites sources familiar with the ...