US Approval, Beijing's Hesitation: Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China Stalled
US Commerce Secretary stated that Nvidia's powerful H200 AI chips have not yet been sold to Chinese companies, citing difficulties in obtaining approval from the Chinese government. Although the US approved exports in January, disagreements over sales terms between the US and China are hindering the process.
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(Central News Agency, Washington, April 22, Comprehensive Foreign Report) US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said today that Nvidia's powerful H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips have not yet been sold to Chinese companies, stating that these companies are encountering difficulties in obtaining approval from the Chinese government.
According to Reuters, when asked if H200 chips had been sold to China, Lutnick said, "The Chinese central government has not yet allowed them to purchase these chips because they are trying to concentrate resources on investing in their domestic industry."
He added: "We have not sold these chips to them to date."
The Trump administration officially approved Nvidia's export of H200 chips to China in January this year, but with some conditions. This move raised deep concerns among Washington's China hawks, who worried that Beijing might use the related technology to significantly enhance its military capabilities.
However, sources indicate that the export of Nvidia chips has been hampered by ongoing disagreements between the US and China over sales terms.
In addition, Lutnick was also asked today whether the Trump administration plans to re-implement a regulation that restricts thousands of Chinese companies from accessing advanced US technology.
This regulation, known as the "Affiliates Rule," was postponed for one year last November to coincide with bilateral trade negotiations.
Lutnick stated: "I believe the Affiliates Rule is indeed a wise measure that the US can consider, but it still needs to be incorporated into the overall balance of a trade agreement." (Compiled by: Liu Wenyu) 1150423
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(Central News Agency, Washington, April 22, Comprehensive Foreign Report) US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said today that Nvidia's powerful H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips have not yet been sold to Chinese companies, stating that these companies are encountering difficulties in obtaining approval from the Chinese government.
According to Reuters, when asked if H200 chips had been sold to China, Lutnick said, "The Chinese central government has not yet allowed them to purchase these chips because they are trying to concentrate resources on investing in their domestic industry."
He added: "We have not sold these chips to them to date."
The Trump administration officially approved Nvidia's export of H200 chips to China in January this year, but with some conditions. This move raised deep concerns among Washington's China hawks, who worried that Beijing might use the related technology to significantly enhance its military capabilities.
However, sources indicate that the export of Nvidia chips has been hampered by ongoing disagreements between the US and China over sales terms.
In addition, Lutnick was also asked today whether the Trump administration plans to re-implement a regulation that restricts thousands of Chinese companies from accessing advanced US technology.
This regulation, known as the "Affiliates Rule," was postponed for one year last November to coincide with bilateral trade negotiations.
Lutnick stated: "I believe the Affiliates Rule is indeed a wise measure that the US can consider, but it still needs to be incorporated into the overall balance of a trade agreement." (Compiled by: Liu Wenyu) 1150423
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