US CLEARS 10 CHINESE FIRMS TO BUY NVIDIA H200 CHIPS

The authorization represents a significant shift in US semiconductor export policy toward China, which has faced sweeping restrictions aimed at limiting Beijing's access to advanced AI hardware. The H200 is NVIDIA's latest high-performance AI accelerator, designed for data center applications. The chip has been in high demand globally as companies race to build AI infrastructure. Details on which companies received approval and purchase volumes remain unclear. The timing of deliveries is also uncertain, with Reuters noting NVIDIA has made no shipments so far. The decision comes amid ongoing trade tensions between the US and China over technology access. Previous restrictions have blocked Chinese firms from buying NVIDIA's most advanced chips, including the H100 and newer models. This approval suggests the Biden administration may be moderating its approach to semiconductor exports, though significant constraints remain in place for cutting-edge AI hardware destined for China.