China Intensifies Customs Inspections on Nvidia AI Chip Imports

China has increased customs inspections on Nvidias artificial intelligence chips to diminish reliance on U.S. technology, signaling a strategic shift in its semiconductor policies.

• In recent weeks, China has deployed teams of customs officers at major ports to enforce strict checks on semiconductor shipments, particularly targeting Nvidia products.
• The Financial Times reported that this move is part of Chinas strategy to reduce domestic companies dependence on United States technology, especially in artificial intelligence.
• These intensified customs inspections are aimed at integrated circuits and are indicative of Beijings broader efforts to bolster its own technology sector against foreign competition.