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"...For Chinese AI firms, self-developed chips also address a strategic vulnerability. US export controls restrict advanced NVIDIA GPU supply, making domestic alternatives and in-house silicon a matter of operational control rather than just cost savings."

What does Washington’s latest AI chip guidance mean for Chinese tech firms? China’s Ministry of Commerce has lashed out at Washington’s latest guidance on advanced artificial intelligence chip exports, accusing the United States of abusing export controls and disrupting the global semiconductor supply chain. But trade lawyers and industry insiders said the actual fallout over the new document could be far more limited than the geopolitical fireworks suggest. The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued guidance on May 31, stating licences would be required to...

Ball game's over—the US is out of the AI chip market in China Commentary June 17, 2026 A recent New York Timesheadlinesays it all: “Trump Approved a Nvidia Chip for Sale in China. Beijing Doesn’t Want It.” The administration endured substantial domestic criticism forapproving salesof Nvidia’s H200 chips to 10 Chinese companies, but because of Beijing’s continuing objections, as of mid-May not a single H200 chip had been sold to Chinese companies. Following his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping—where, according to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, chip export controlswere not a major topicof discussion—U.S. President Donald TrumpsaidChina had not bought any H200 chips “because they chose not to. They want to try and develop their own.” The fundamental reason for this posture is that China’s regulatory authorities no longer think U.S. chip companies are reliable business partners. As a result, there will be no going back to earlier levels of interdependence, where U.S. companies dominated the Chinese chip market. Even if Chinese companies wanted to train and operate their artificial intelligence (AI) models on U.S. chips, China’s authorities would not let t…

US says ban on AI chip shipments applies to Chinese firms outside China Department of Commerce issues guidance on chip restrictions amid concerns about loopholes in export control regime.

Beijing draws clear legal line as US seeks to globally restrict use of ... By WANG KEJU and MA SI | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-05-21 23:39 As Washington seeks to globally restrict the use of Chinese advanced computing chips, Beijing is drawing a clear legal line by saying that any entity that enforces or enables the United States' restrictions could be in violation of China's Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law. While the US curbs might put short-term pressure on Chinese enterprises, analysts and executives believe that the restrictions will only prove to be a failure and ultimately catalyze the development of China's homegrown software and hardware ecosystems. China condemned on Wednesday new US warnings on the use of artificial intelligence chips by Chinese tech giant Huawei, vowing it would take steps against such "typical unilateral bullying and protectionism" by the US to restrict other countries' access to advanced computing chips and AI, according to a statement by the Ministry of Commerce. "The US should immediately rectify its erroneous practices, comply with international economic and trade rules, and respect other nations' rights to technological …

US takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese firms outside China The US Department of Commerce on Sunday moved to close a year-old potential loophole it had created that may have led companies to export ‌the world’s most advanced chips – such as Nvidia’s most sophisticated Rubin and Blackwell processors, as well as AMD’s MI350x – to Chinese entities located outside China. The unexpected guidance suggests the United States’ best artificial intelligence chips may have been making their way to the subsidiaries of Chinese AI firms based in places such as Malaysia...

🤖 [AI] US MOVES TO BLOCK NVIDIA AI CHIP SHIPMENTS TO CHINESE FIRMS OPERATING ABROAD THE UNEXPECTED GUIDANCE SUGGESTS THE UNITED STATES' BEST AI CHIPS MAY HAVE BEEN MAKING THEIR WAY TO THE SUBSIDIARIES OF CHI... - $SOURCE$ ⚡ Live alerts: https://t.me/tickertap_alerts