China is tightening port inspections to limit U.S. semiconductor imports, including Nvidia’s AI chips, amid efforts to reduce tech dependence.

China has reportedly stepped up customs inspections at major ports to restrict imports of U.S. semiconductors, including Nvidia’s AI chips, as part of efforts to reduce dependence on American technology. According to the Financial Times, the move follows directives from China’s Cyberspace Administration requiring firms like ByteDance and Alibaba to halt purchases and testing of Nvidia products. Increased enforcement at ports now covers all advanced chips, reflecting Beijing’s broader push for tech self-reliance amid U.S.-China tensions. The Chinese customs authority and Nvidia did not confirm the report, which Reuters could not verify.