The Nvidia Chip Blockade: A New Front in the AI Superpower Struggle The recent ban on Nvidia's RTX 5090D V2 gaming chip by China's customs authorities has sent shockwaves through the tech world.
This move coincided with a visit from US President Donald Trump and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, highlighting Beijing's determination to support domestic chipmakers and restrict access to foreign technology.
At first glance, this appears to be another skirmish in the long standing trade war between China and the US. However, it reveals a more complex web of interests at play.