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U.S. Lifts AI Chip Ban, Fuels China Rivalry

7/24/2025

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The Trump administration has lifted its ban on Nvidia and AMD's AI chip sales to China, paving the way for shipments of the H20 and MI308 models. This move not only enhances U.S. chipmaker revenues but also escalates the fierce AI rivalry with China, sparking worries over national security and the potential bolstering of China's military power.

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The Trump administration has lifted its ban on Nvidia and AMD's AI chip sales to China, paving the way for shipments of the H20 and MI308 models. This move not only enhances U.S. chipmaker revenues but also escalates the fierce AI rivalry with China, sparking worries over national security and the potential bolstering of China's military power.