Chinese customs block Nvidia H200: Suppliers halt production; customers cancel orders

Nvidia faces a significant setback in China as customs officials block H200 AI chip imports, prompting component suppliers to halt production. Despite US approval, Chinese authorities have reportedly implemented a ban, catching Nvidia off guard. Chinese tech giants, pressured to favor domestic alternatives like Huawei's Ascend, are also canceling orders, creating substantial uncertainty for the chipmaker's market entry.

Chinese customs block Nvidia H200: Suppliers halt production; customers cancel orders
Nvidia faces a significant setback in China as customs officials block H200 AI chip imports, prompting component suppliers to halt production. Despite US approval, Chinese authorities have reportedly implemented a ban, catching Nvidia off guard. Chinese tech giants, pressured to favor domestic alternatives like Huawei's Ascend, are also canceling orders, creating substantial uncertainty for the chipmaker's market entry.