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23 Jan 2026
China tells Alibaba, top tech firms to prep Nvidia H200 orders — Bloomberg
Summary
Chinese officials have instructed major tech firms like Alibaba, Tencent, and ByteDance to prepare orders for Nvidia’s H200 AI chips, indicating potential approval for imports. This move, despite previous reports of blocked shipments, highlights China’s prioritization of AI development and its reliance on Nvidia’s technology. While the H200 is an older-generation chip, its approval would be a significant win for Nvidia and a boost to China’s AI ambitions.