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flag China bans its firms from using Nvidia chips, accelerating domestic AI chip development amid U.S. tech tensions.

flag China's ban on Chinese companies using Nvidia chips reflects growing confidence in its domestic semiconductor industry, fueled by years of investment and rapid advancements in AI-focused chip development. flag Companies like Huawei, Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu are creating chips that match or exceed Nvidia’s in areas like memory, bandwidth, and efficiency. flag Huawei plans to launch new chips and powerful computing systems by 2028, while Alibaba’s Pingtouge chip has outperformed certain Nvidia models, boosting investor confidence. flag The move stems from concerns over U.S. tech dominance, potential security risks in American-made chips, and the strategic importance of AI leadership. flag The ban coincided with a Chinese antitrust probe into Nvidia and a reversal of prior U.S. export rules, highlighting the deepening tech rivalry. flag Despite Nvidia’s setback, China is accelerating its push for self-sufficiency in critical AI infrastructure.

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