‘They choose not to buy because they want to develop their own’: China just refused to buy a single Nvidia AI chip as Trump’s plan backfires
China has decided not to purchase any H200 AI chips from Nvidia, opting instead to develop its own domestic AI industry. This decision follows a failed intervention by former President Donald Trump, who aimed to facilitate Nvidia's entry into the Chinese market. The refusal may stem from both cost concerns and fears of potential tampering with American-made chips.
- ▪China has refused to buy H200 AI chips from Nvidia, potentially missing out on $30 billion in sales.
- ▪Trump's efforts to persuade China to allow these sales have backfired, leaving Nvidia's market share in China effectively non-existent.
- ▪Chinese firms prefer to support their own domestic AI industry rather than rely on American imports.
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Computing ‘They choose not to buy because they want to develop their own’: China just refused to buy a single Nvidia AI chip as Trump’s plan backfires News By Alex Blake published 26 May 2026 China prefers its own domestic AI industry When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter China has refused to buy any H200 AI chips from NvidiaThe move might be due to costs or security concernsIt comes after a personal intervention from Donald Trump failed to workRight now, there are two main players in the…
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