Beijing clears Nvidia’s H200 imports, ending chip uncertainty for China tech giants

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ann Cao,Coco Feng,Wency ChenJanuary 28, 2026 at 01:00 PM

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Beijing has begun approving imports of Nvidia's H200 GPUs, resolving previous uncertainty for Chinese tech giants. The initial approvals cover over 400,000 units for companies like ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent, who urgently need the chips for AI development. While Big Tech companies are receiving access, state-backed firms may face stricter controls. This decision follows a temporary hold on shipments and reflects China's effort to balance the demand for advanced AI chips with its goal of technological self-sufficiency. Experts suggest the approval is a strategic move to bolster China's domestic AI capabilities and the competitiveness of its tech sector.

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UBS Group 40% National University of Singapore 40% Alex Capri 50% Randy Abrams 50% United States 60% Tencent Holdings 70% ByteDance 70% Alibaba Group Holding 70% China ×380% Beijing ×380% Nvidia ×490% H200 ×595%

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