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US Committee Alleges Nvidia Chips Powering Chinese Military
A group of US lawmakers says that Nvidia's advanced computer chips, which were sold to China, are being used by the Chinese military.
They wrote a letter to the US government saying that Nvidia's technology is helping the Chinese military, which is a problem for US security.
Nvidia says that China already has enough of its own chips and doesn't need American technology.
The US government recently allowed Nvidia to sell these chips in China, but now Chinese customs is blocking them from entering the country.
The CEO of Nvidia was planning to visit China, but now there is uncertainty about whether the chips will be allowed in.
US Select Committee on China alleges Nvidia chips are powering Chinese military capabilities.
Committee claims Nvidia provided extensive technical support to DeepSeek AI, which is used by the PLA.
Nvidia responds that China has enough domestic chips for military use and doesn't need American technology.
US approved Nvidia's sale of H200 AI processors in China in December 2025.
Chinese customs blocked entry of H200 chips without reason, causing uncertainty for Nvidia.
- Who
- US Select Committee on China, Nvidia, DeepSeek AI, Chinese military (PLA)
- What
- Allegations that Nvidia chips are used to boost Chinese military capabilities
- Where
- United States, China
- When
- Allegations made in January 2026, H200 chips approved in December 2025
- Why
- Concerns over national security and military-civil fusion in China
Key facts
- Committee
- Select Committee on China
- Committee Members
- 23 bipartisan lawmakers
- Nvidia's Alleged Support
- Extensive technical support to DeepSeek AI
- DeepSeek AI
- AI model used by China's PLA
- Nvidia's Response
- China has enough domestic chips for military use
- H200 Chips
- Approved for sale in China in December 2025
- Chinese Customs Action
- Blocked entry of H200 chips without reason
- Nvidia CEO's Visit
- Planned visits to Beijing, Shenzhen, and Taiwan
