## China: Alleged Block on Nvidia H200 Imports Chinese customs authorities have reportedly been instructed to block the import of Nvidia H200 chips, according to multiple sources. This move would effectively ban the entry of these AI processors into the Chinese market. ## Restrictions and "Special Circumstances" Some reports suggest that the Chinese government might allow the import of these GPUs only under "special circumstances," opening a limited window for specific applications. The decision comes amid rising tensions between the United States and China over the control of advanced technologies. ## Background Restrictions on chip exports to China have become a central issue in international relations. The United States, for example, has imposed limitations on the export of advanced semiconductors to prevent them from being used for military purposes or for the development of technologies that could threaten national security. China, in turn, is investing heavily in developing a domestic semiconductor supply chain to reduce its reliance on foreign technologies.