Nvidia H200 chips reach China in small shipments, FT reports
Small batches of Nvidia’s H200 chips , one of the company’s most powerful AI chips, have been allowed to enter mainland China, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing two people with knowledge of the matter. ByteDance and Tencent have each received about 10,000 H200 processors in recent weeks, while a few other Chinese technology firms could soon secure similar shipments, the report said.…
Nvidia's highly advanced H200 AI chips have recently been permitted to enter mainland China, according to the Financial Times. Two unnamed sources confirmed this to the FT, indicating that tech giants ByteDance and Tencent have each acquired approximately 10,000 of these processors. Other Chinese technology companies may soon receive similar shipments, the report suggested.
The US has granted ByteDance and Tencent permission to acquire up to 100,000 H200 chips each. However, Beijing is keen on ensuring that these powerful processors remain outside mainland China. This move aims to bolster the growth of local chipmakers.
Chinese authorities have instructed companies to ship the H200 chips to Hong Kong, a region that operates independently of mainland China's customs regulations. Once in Hong Kong, the processors can be utilized for various purposes.
Reuters was unable to independently verify the FT's report, and Nvidia has not yet commented on the matter. Earlier this month, a high-ranking US official informed Congress about a limited shipment of H200 chips to China. However, Reuters was unable to confirm this claim. Nvidia did not issue a response to Reuters' inquiry.
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