However, China has banned the import of the technology.
The administration of former President Donald Trump has officially authorized the sale of Nvidia's second most powerful AI chips, the H200, to China. This was reported by Reuters.
According to the established rules, an independent testing laboratory will verify the chip's technical capabilities in artificial intelligence before it can be sold.
In China, no more than 50% of the total number of semiconductors sold to American clients can be supplied.
Nvidia must confirm that there is a sufficient supply of H200 chips in the US, and Chinese clients must demonstrate "safety measures" and not use the chips for military purposes.
The company stated that Trump's decision "provides a thoughtful balance that benefits America" and helps the firm compete in the global market.
"Critics of the administration inadvertently advance the interests of foreign competitors. America must always strive for its industry to compete for vetted and approved commercial enterprises, supporting real jobs for its citizens," Nvidia said.
An analyst at Seaport Research noted that the export restrictions are a compromise.
"As we've seen, Chinese firms have found ways to access these chips, and the US government is approaching export issues with a high degree of transactionality. In other words, this seems like a band-aid—a temporary attempt to close a huge gap between the developers of US export policy," the expert stated.
China Not So Happy
The Chinese government has informed some tech companies that it will approve purchases of the H200 only in special cases, such as for university research. This was reported by The Information.
According to the report, authorities issued a "deliberately vague" directive, instructing some firms to purchase semiconductors only when "necessary."
Previously, the government asked some companies to suspend orders for the H200, as it seeks to prioritize domestic developments in the race for AI dominance.
Recall that in December 2025, Trump stated that Nvidia would be allowed to sell H200 AI chips to "approved clients" in China and other countries, provided that the US receives 25% of the profits.