Nvidia Halts H20 AI Chip Output For China As Beijing Blocks Purchases, Ahead Of Earnings Call

Nvidia has halted production of its H20 AI chip for the Chinese market after Beijing told companies not to buy the product due to security concerns, according to TipRanks. The H20 was designed to comply with U.S. export rules, with sales previously approved by the Trump administration under a deal requiring 15% of revenue to go to Washington. Chinese firms rushed to place orders, but Beijing raised questions about risks such as potential remote access, which Nvidia denied. The company is now focusing on modified chips based on its Blackwell architecture that could meet U.S. requirements while still offering stronger performance than domestic alternatives. The company reports earnings Wednesday, August 27th, as it navigates escalating U.S.-China technology tensions.