## Nvidia denies upfront payments for H200 Nvidia has refuted rumors that it is requiring Chinese customers to pay upfront for H200 chip orders, even before receiving final approval from Beijing authorities. The company issued an official statement stating that "it would never require customers to pay for products that they do not receive." The issue of upfront payments is particularly sensitive in the technology sector, especially in a context of regulatory and geopolitical uncertainty. Hardware manufacturers, such as Nvidia, must carefully balance financial risks with the need to maintain good relationships with their customers and business partners. Requiring upfront payments could alienate customers, while not doing so could expose the company to potential losses in the event of order delays or cancellations.