China Greenlights Nvidia H200 AI Chips Import for the First Time

China has approved the import of Nvidia H200 AI chips for the first time, a major move in the global semiconductor and artificial intelligence landscape. The decision, confirmed by multiple sources, marks a strategic shift as Beijing balances its domestic AI goals with increasing demand for advanced computing power. Nvidia H200 is one of the company’s most powerful AI processors, designed for data centers and large-scale machine learning tasks, and its arrival in China through official channels is significant for global tech competition and investment flows.