China banned Nvidia's RTX 5090D V2 gaming chip during CEO Jensen Huang's visit, intensifying the tech rivalry between the US and China. The chip, specifically designed for the Chinese market to comply with US export controls, was added to a customs blacklist as China pushes to support domestic alternatives like Huawei. The move comes despite Huang's optimism about future market access and highlights the growing tensions in the semiconductor and AI sectors between the two superpowers.
Background
The US has imposed strict export controls on advanced AI chips to China, forcing companies like Nvidia to create downgraded versions for the Chinese market. China is simultaneously pushing to develop its domestic semiconductor industry to reduce reliance on foreign technology.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- May 20, 2026 at 09:10 PM
- Score
- 8.0 / 10