China asks tech firms to halt orders for Nvidia's H200 chips, Information reports

China semiconductor expert suggests vigilance in buying Nvidia’s H200 AI chips

The US has an inconsistent stance on advanced chips, alternating between limited easing and renewed pressure, Wei Shaojun says.

China asks tech firms to halt orders for Nvidia's H200 chips: Report

Beijing has asked ‍some Chinese tech companies to ​halt orders for Nvidia's H200 chips this week, and ⁠is expected to mandate domestic artificial intelligence chip purchases, the Information reported on Wednesday.

China heightens scrutiny of US tech ties

China is heightening scrutiny over tech deals involving US companies as Beijing ramps up domestic industries.The government this week asked Chinese tech firms to temporarily halt orders of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips, The Information reported, about a month after the White House OK’d exports of the powerful processors: In considering whether to allow the sales, China is trying to balance AI development with its push for chip self-sufficiency.Beijing …

China reportedly moves to pause Nvidia H200 orders

Beijing has reportedly asked tech companies to pause H200 buying plans — right as Nvidia says demand is “quite high” and is ramping supply for China

China Directs Tech Companies to Stop Purchasing Nvidia H200 Chips.

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Beijing has reportedly instructed some Chinese tech firms to halt orders for Nvidia’s H200 chips while considering domestic AI chip mandates.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Nvidia, Chinese tech companies, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and U.S. officials.WHEN & WHERE: January 2026, with reports emerging from Beijing and international sources.KEY QUOTE: “China is committed to basing its national development on its own strengths, …

China asks tech firms to halt orders for Nvidia's H200 chips, Information reports