US Approves Restricted Nvidia H200 AI Chip Sales to China Amid Chinese Purchase Limits

The Trump administration has approved the export of Nvidia's H200 AI chips to China under strict conditions, including third-party testing, supply certification in the U.S., and security measures to prevent military use. While this policy shift allows limited sales with a 25% U.S. government fee, China has imposed cautious restrictions, limiting purchases to special cases like research and encouraging domestic alternatives. The move has sparked bipartisan concern in the U.S. over potential military applications and the impact on technological competition.