China’s Cyberspace Administration has banned domestic tech firms from purchasing Nvidia AI chips, according to the Financial Times.

The regulator also instructed companies such as ByteDance and Alibaba to stop testing and ordering Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D, a server designed specifically for China.

Beijing had previously discouraged the purchase of Nvidia chips, instead promoting locally made alternatives.

Nvidia is a leading supplier of advanced AI chips globally, while firms like Huawei and Alibaba also design chips for the local market.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said at a press conference that the company will support Chinese companies and government as allowed, but noted the decision was shaped by broader US-China relations.

Earlier US government restrictions had already limited Nvidia’s ability to sell AI chips in China, with further licensing requirements and revenue-sharing conditions introduced in 2025.

Nvidia has not reported any sales to Chinese customers under these new US regulations.

🔗 Source: TechCrunch

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