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China has banned the import of certain Nvidia chips, marking a significant escalation in the tech rivalry between Beijing and Washington. The decision deals a blow to the American semiconductor giant, whose CEO had lobbied the Trump administration to ease export restrictions on chips bound for China. The ban underscores China's determination to develop its own advanced semiconductors for the artificial intelligence race. Experts note that while the US retains an AI advantage, China holds key advantages such as abundant cheap energy and massive manufacturing capacity, with one expert noting that Chinese alternatives may be 90% as good but 10% as expensive. The move comes amid ongoing tensions over technology supply chains and national security.
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China has banned the import of certain Nvidia chips, underscoring Beijing's determination to produce its own advanced semiconductors in the ongoing AI race with the United States.
The decision dealt a blow to the American tech firm, whose CEO was a last-minute addition to US President Donald Trump's Beijing visit. The executive had long lobbied the White House to ease export restrictions on chips destined for China.
According to experts who spoke with Semafor, the US AI advantage is precarious. China retains several advantages, including:
- Abundant, cheap energy
- Outsized manufacturing capacity
As one expert told the BBC: "The Chinese model, maybe it's only 90% as good, but it is 10% as expensive."
By Jeronimo Gonzalez
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