Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA) recently reported that China has intensified enforcement of import restrictions on Nvidia chips as part of a broader push to reduce domestic tech firms’ dependence on U.S. technology.
In recent weeks, customs authorities across major Chinese ports have begun conducting stringent inspections of imported semiconductors. The measures aim to ensure that local companies cease purchasing Nvidia chips developed specifically for the Chinese market, including models such as the H20 and RTX Pro 6000D.
According to the report, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) led the initiative, instructing major technology firms – including ByteDance and Alibaba – in mid-September to halt orders and testing of Nvidia’s proprietary chips. Previously, Chinese customs officials rarely questioned the source or end use of imported chips as long as import duties were paid. Neither China Customs nor Nvidia has issued a comment on the matter.
Source: CNA, October 10, 2025
https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202510100145.aspx