China Bans RTX 5090D V2 During Nvidia CEO’s Visit
▼ Summary
– Beijing banned an Nvidia gaming chip while CEO Jensen Huang was visiting China with Donald Trump, escalating the AI competition between the superpowers.
– The chip was added to a list of banned goods at Chinese customs checkpoints last Friday, according to a document seen by the FT and two informed sources.
– The move shows Beijing’s determination to block Nvidia’s chips, including degraded versions made to comply with US export controls.
– China aims to support domestic chipmakers like Huawei and Cambricon as they work to catch up to US rivals.
Beijing has banned a specific Nvidia gaming chip, the RTX 5090D V2, while the company’s CEO, Jensen Huang, was visiting the country alongside Donald Trump last week. This move marks the latest escalation in the ongoing tech rivalry between the two superpowers over dominance in artificial intelligence.
The chip was added to a list of prohibited goods at Chinese customs checkpoints last Friday, according to a document reviewed by the Financial Times and two sources familiar with the situation. The timing underscores Beijing’s resolve to block Nvidia’s products, particularly the downgraded versions designed to comply with U. S. export restrictions.
By tightening these restrictions, China aims to bolster its domestic chip industry, supporting local players like Huawei and Cambricon as they work to close the gap with their American competitors. This decision sends a clear signal that Beijing is prioritizing self-sufficiency in critical technologies, even as diplomatic engagements continue.
(Source: Ars Technica)
