China approves first import of Nvidia H200 AI chips for major internet firms amid rising AI demand.

China has approved the import of its first batch of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips, with hundreds of thousands cleared for three major internet companies, according to sources. The move, reported during CEO Jensen Huang’s visit, marks a shift in Beijing’s approach amid strong demand from Chinese firms expanding AI infrastructure. Despite U.S. export approval, China had previously blocked shipments. The H200, offering six times the performance of earlier models, is in high demand, with orders exceeding two million units. Beijing may require importers to buy domestic chips as a condition, but details remain unclear.